James Francis Doyle (December 21, 1886 – February 1, 1912) was a
professional baseball
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infielder
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he played for two seasons in
Major League Baseball
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for the
Cincinnati Reds
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and
Chicago Cubs
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. Doyle played in college at
Niagara University
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.
Doyle's
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burst early in 1912, killing him.
See also
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List of baseball players who died during their careers
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1886 births
1912 deaths
Major League Baseball third basemen
Cincinnati Reds players
Chicago Cubs players
Baseball players from Detroit
Niagara Purple Eagles baseball players
Louisville Colonels (minor league) players
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