Cowboy Jones
First Colorado-born major leaguer and later mayor of Golden.
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Albert Edward "Cowboy" "Bronco" Jones, born August 23, 1874, in Golden, Colorado Territory, pitched in Major League Baseball from 1898 through 1901 for the Cleveland Spiders and St. Louis Perfectos/Cardinals. He holds the distinction of being the first player born in Colorado to appear in the majors, and the only one to play in the 19th century. After his playing days, Jones returned to Golden and later served as its mayor.
Background
Jones pitched collegiately for the Colorado School of Mines in 1894-1895, where his known college record was 5-1 with one no decision and one save (if the statistic had been kept) over 65 innings. On May 4, 1895, he struck out 16 batters against the University of Colorado at Golden, and on May 25, 1895, he fanned 11 against CU at Boulder. He began his professional career in 1896 with the Pueblo Rovers of the Colorado State League. Jones made his major league debut on June 24, 1898, with the Cleveland Spiders.
In 1899, the Spiders' owners moved most of Cleveland's stars, including Jones, to the St. Louis Perfectos. He pitched three seasons for the Perfectos, who were renamed the Cardinals in 1899, and played with the Cardinals through the 1901 season. Jones continued in minor league baseball until 1915, retiring at age 41 and settling in Golden, Colorado, where he later became mayor.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Cowboy Jones born?
Cowboy Jones was born on 23 August 1874 in Golden, Colorado, US.
When did Cowboy Jones die?
Cowboy Jones died on 9 February 1958 in Inglewood, California, US.
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- Wikipedia: Cowboy Jones (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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