What is Jim Tyng's middle name?
Alexander
What is Jim Tyng's full name?
James Alexander Tyng
Jim Tyng date of birth:
May 27, 1856
How old was Jim Tyng when died?
75
Where was Jim Tyng born?
Philadelphia, PA
When did Jim Tyng die?
October 30, 1931
Where did Jim Tyng die?
New York, NY
How tall is Jim Tyng?
5' 9" (175 cm)
How much does Jim Tyng weigh?
155 lbs (70.3 kg)
What is Jim Tyng nationality?
American
Where did Jim Tyng go to university?
Harvard University
What is Jim Tyng's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
James Alexander Tyng (May 27, 1856 – October 30, 1931) is known as the first baseball player to wear a catcher's mask while playing for Harvard College in 1877. The team manager, Fred Thayer, received a patent for the mask in 1878.