November 7: Happy Birthday Jim Kaat


Happy Birthday Kitty!


  • James Lee Kaat was born on November 7, 1938 in Zeeland, Michigan.
  • HOF, 3x All-Star, 16x GG, Wins Leader, 2x GS Leader, CG Leader, SHO Leader, Innings Leader.
  • 283-237 W-L, 3.45 ERA, 2461 SO, 17 SV.
Jim Kaat and his teams:

    
Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals.


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