James A. Gilmore

James Alexander Gilmore (March 2, 1876 March 19, 1947) was an American businessman who served as president of baseball's Federal League when it attempted to become a third major league, alongside the American League and National League, in 1914 and 1915.

James A. Gilmore
Gilmore in 1914
Born(1876-03-02)March 2, 1876
Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 1947(1947-03-19) (aged 71)
Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
Known forPresident of the Federal League
Military career
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1898–1902, 1918
RankSergeant
Conflicts
  • Spanish–American War
  • Philippine–American War
  • World War I
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