| Jesse Hubbard | |
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| Pitcher/Outfielder | |
| Born:July 18, 1895 Bering, Texas | |
| Died: January 14, 1982 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
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Jesse James "Mountain" Hubbard (July 18,1895 - January 14,1982) was a Negro leagues pitcher from 1919 to 1935 who played most of his seasons with the Brooklyn Royal Giants. [1]
He died in Los Angeles on January 14,1982,and is buried at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside,California.
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