Jim Perry (baseball)
Jim Perry | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Williamston, North Carolina, U.S. | October 30, 1935|
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 23, 1959, for the Cleveland Indians | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 5, 1975, for the Oakland Athletics | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 215–174 |
Earned run average | 3.45 |
Strikeouts | 1,576 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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James Evan Perry Jr. (born October 30, 1935) is an
Career
Perry was born in
Perry was a three-time All-Star and won the 1970 AL
He was the opposing pitcher in three no-hitters, a feat not matched until Zach Plesac, who did so in a single season in 2021.
He is currently tied with Stan Coveleski for 84th on the all-time win list.
Retirement
Following his final year with Oakland, Perry retired to his North Carolina home where he keeps busy with charitable events, especially golf tournaments. His son, Chris, is a professional golfer who has won a tournament on the PGA Tour.
He was selected for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa in 1978 at Campbell University.[citation needed]
On June 11, 2011, Perry was inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in a ceremony prior to a Twins home game and attended by current members including Rod Carew, Bert Blyleven, Rick Aguilera, Gary Gaetti, Tom Kelly, Jim Rantz, and Tony Oliva.[1]
On November 11, 2012, Campbell University announced that their renovated baseball stadium would be renamed Jim Perry Stadium. Perry attended Campbell University from 1956 to 1959.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Neal III, La Velle E. (June 11, 2011). "Perry welcomed to Twins Hall of Fame". Star Tribune. Minneapolis.
- ^ "Campbell Announces Jim Perry Baseball Stadium Plans". GoCamels.com. Campbell University. November 12, 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
- Bio from Cool of the Evening: The 1965 Minnesota Twins