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James Hyndman

James Hyndman is a Canadian former soccer player born in Hamilton, Ontario.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

James Hyndman was a Canadian professional baseball player born in Hamilton, Ontario. He made his major-league debut on 23 July 1886 and died on 16 January 1934. Despite occasional confusion, the available sources identify him as a baseball player, not a soccer player.

Biography

James Hyndman was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on 7 July 1866. His full name was James Harvey Hyndman. He died on 16 January 1934.

Sporting career

The provided source records his Major League debut on 23 July 1886. No soccer career details are supported by the supplied sources.

Name ambiguity

The query label references soccer, but the search results for James Hyndman point to a baseball player. Other people with the same surname in the results are unrelated, including soccer coach Schellas Hyndman and player Emerson Hyndman.

Key facts

  • James Hyndman’s full name was James Harvey Hyndman.
  • He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in 1866.
  • He made his major-league debut on 23 July 1886.
  • He died on 16 January 1934.
  • The available source identifies him as a baseball player, not a soccer player.
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Canadian context

He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, making him part of Canada’s early professional baseball history.

Frequently asked questions

Who is James Hyndman?
James Hyndman was a Canadian baseball player born in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1866.
Was James Hyndman a soccer player?
No source provided identifies James Hyndman as a soccer player; the available result identifies him as a baseball player.
What is James Hyndman’s full name?
His full name was James Harvey Hyndman.
When was James Hyndman born?
He was born on 7 July 1866.
When did James Hyndman die?
He died on 16 January 1934.

References

  1. MLB — https://www.mlb.com/player/jim-hyndman-116378
    Supports: Full name, birthplace, birth date, death date, and debut date for James Harvey Hyndman.