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'''James Gilmore Neher''' (February 5, 1889 – November 11, 1951) was a [[Major League Baseball]] [[pitcher]] who played for one season in the majors. He pitched in one game for the [[Cleveland Indians|Cleveland Naps]] on September 10 during the [[1912 Cleveland Naps season]], pitching one inning. He tried to return to the majors in 1915 with the Indians, but forced to retire due to a broken leg.<ref name="obit">{{cite news |title=James G. Neher, 62; Was Statler Employe 38 Years |url=https://www |
'''James Gilmore Neher''' (February 5, 1889 – November 11, 1951) was a [[Major League Baseball]] [[pitcher]] who played for one season in the majors. He pitched in one game for the [[Cleveland Indians|Cleveland Naps]] on September 10 during the [[1912 Cleveland Naps season]], pitching one inning. He tried to return to the majors in 1915 with the Indians, but forced to retire due to a broken leg.<ref name="obit">{{cite news |title=James G. Neher, 62; Was Statler Employe 38 Years |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news-obituary-for-aener-nehe/150947650/ |access-date=July 8, 2024 |work=[[The Buffalo News|The Buffalo Evening News]] |date=November 13, 1951 |page=56|via=Newspapers.com}} {{open access}}</ref> |
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Neher was born in [[Rochester, New York|Rochester]] and lived there until age 12. After baseball, he was employed by the [[Statler Hotels|Statler Hotel]] in [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]] as an elevator repairman and later an electrician. He remained an employee of the Statler until his death from a long-term illness in 1951 at [[Erie County Medical Center|Meyer Memorial Hospital]] at the age of 62.<ref name="obit" /> His wife, Ida, died on June 27, 1964.<ref>{{cite news |title=Neher - Ida M. (Klein) |url=https://www |
Neher was born in [[Rochester, New York|Rochester]] and lived there until age 12. After baseball, he was employed by the [[Statler Hotels|Statler Hotel]] in [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]] as an elevator repairman and later an electrician. He remained an employee of the Statler until his death from a long-term illness in 1951 at [[Erie County Medical Center|Meyer Memorial Hospital]] at the age of 62.<ref name="obit" /> His wife, Ida, died on June 27, 1964.<ref>{{cite news |title=Neher - Ida M. (Klein) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news-ida-neher-june-29-196/150948194/ |access-date=July 8, 2024 |work=[[The Buffalo News|The Buffalo Evening News]] |date=June 29, 1964 |page=16|via=Newspapers.com}} {{open access}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
Latest revision as of 21:58, 9 July 2024
Jim Neher | |
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The grave of Neher and his wife, Ida at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York. | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Rochester, New York | February 5, 1889|
Died: November 11, 1951 Buffalo, New York | (aged 62)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 10, 1912, for the Cleveland Naps | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 10, 1912, for the Cleveland Naps | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 0.00 |
Strikeouts | 0 |
Teams | |
James Gilmore Neher (February 5, 1889 – November 11, 1951) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season in the majors. He pitched in one game for the Cleveland Naps on September 10 during the 1912 Cleveland Naps season, pitching one inning. He tried to return to the majors in 1915 with the Indians, but forced to retire due to a broken leg.[1]
Neher was born in Rochester and lived there until age 12. After baseball, he was employed by the Statler Hotel in Buffalo as an elevator repairman and later an electrician. He remained an employee of the Statler until his death from a long-term illness in 1951 at Meyer Memorial Hospital at the age of 62.[1] His wife, Ida, died on June 27, 1964.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "James G. Neher, 62; Was Statler Employe 38 Years". The Buffalo Evening News. November 13, 1951. p. 56. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Neher - Ida M. (Klein)". The Buffalo Evening News. June 29, 1964. p. 16. Retrieved July 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference