James Newton "Jesse" Duryea (September 7, 1859 – August 19, 1942) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball for six seasons.

He made his big league debut for Cincinnati Red Stockings as a 29-year-old on April 20, 1889.

He came to stay in Cincinnati for another three years, later with the Reds, until he was released in July 1892 and joined Washington Senators.

During his 13 days long spell at St. Louis, he received his nickname "Cyclone Jim" by Ted Sullivan for his pitching abilities.

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