Jimmy Gleason
| Jimmy Gleason | |||||||
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| Born | James Edward Gleason February 17, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | September 12, 1931 (aged 33) Syracuse, New York, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 14 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 5th (1931) | ||||||
| First race | 1928 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1931 25-mile Heat (Altoona) | ||||||
| First win | 1931 25-mile Heat (Altoona) | ||||||
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James Edward Gleason (February 17, 1898 – September 12, 1931) was an American racing driver. He was killed while qualifying for a AAA-sanctioned National Championship race at Syracuse, less than a week after he had captured his first Championship Car victory at Altoona.