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Rollins in 2008, photo by Prphotos.com
Birth Name: James Calvin Rollins
Place of Birth: Oakland, Alameda, California, United States
Date of Birth: November 27, 1978
Ethnicity: African-American
Jimmy Rollins is an American professional baseball player. A shortstop, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He won four Golden Glove Awards and one MVP-1 award. He is nicknamed “J-Roll.”
Jimmy is the son of Gigi and Jimmy Rollins. His brother, Antwon, played minor league baseball, and his sister, Shay Rollins, played college baskbetall. His cousin, Osiris Johnson, is also a professional baseball player. He is married to Johari Smith, with whom he has two children.
He is also said to be a cousin of professional baseball player Tony Tarasco.
Jimmy’s paternal grandfather was named Lawrence C. Rollins.
Jimmy’s paternal grandmother was named Barbara L. Galloway.