Jimmie Lyons

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Jimmie Lyons was an American Negro league outfielder known for his speed, defense, and hitting during the early 20th century.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Negro league baseball player
baseball player
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
era early 20th century
ethnicGroup Black Americans
surface form: African American
familyName Lyons NERFINISHED
fieldOfWork professional baseball
professional sports
gender male
givenName Jimmie NERFINISHED
historicalContext racially segregated baseball era in the United States
knownFor defense
hitting
speed
league Negro leagues NERFINISHED
leagueLevel professional baseball
notableFor American Negro league outfielder
occupation outfielder
playedIn United States NERFINISHED
positionPlayed outfielder
sport baseball
styleOfPlay defense-oriented
speed-oriented
well-rounded hitter
typeOfHitter contact hitter

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Detroit Stars notablePlayer Jimmie Lyons