James Sumner (baseball)
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Born
August 16, 1851
James Gaffield Sumner
August 16, 1851
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 21, 1881 (aged 29)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Yearsactive1876–1878
EmployerNational League
James Sumner | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Gaffield Sumner August 16, 1851 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 1881 (aged 29) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Years active | 1876–1878 |
| Employer | National League |
| Known for | Baseball umpire |
James Gaffield Sumner (August 16, 1851 – April 21, 1881) was an American professional umpire in Major League Baseball. He officiated 28 games as a National League umpire from 1876 until 1878.[1]