James Raymond Greengrass (October 24, 1927 – September 9, 2019) was an American professional baseball player. Over the course of five major-league seasons (1952–1956) he took part in 504 games in Major League Baseball, representing the Cincinnati Reds/Redlegs and the Philadelphia Phillies.
Career summary
Greengrass broke into the major leagues in 1952 and remained in the big leagues through 1956. During that span he accumulated the 504 appearances noted above, splitting his time between Cincinnati (sometimes referred to historically as the Redlegs) and Philadelphia. His five-season major-league tenure is the principal component of his professional playing record.
Personal life and death
James Raymond Greengrass was born on October 24, 1927. He passed away on September 9, 2019. Public records and contemporary obituaries record these dates as the beginning and end of his life; further personal details are available in more extensive biographical sources.
Further reading
- Basic career overview: see the Major League records for seasons 1952–1956.
- Team histories: accounts of the Cincinnati Reds/Redlegs and the Philadelphia Phillies provide context for the era in which he played.
- Statistical summaries: aggregated game totals and season-by-season breakdowns are preserved in official Major League Baseball archives and databases.