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  Jim Piersall was one of baseball’s most colorful and memorable players. He spent 17 seasons in the major leagues with the Red Sox, Indians, Senators, Mets, and Angels, while building a reputation as an excellent center fielder and a unique personality. Piersall finished his career with a .272 batting average, 1,604 hits, 104 home runs, and 591 RBI. He was a two-time All-Star and a two-time Gold Glove winner, and he was known for his energy, defense, and unforgettable moments on the field. His career also carried a deeper importance because of his public struggle with mental illness, which made him a significant figure beyond baseball. Enjoy this free Jim Piersall poster and download it for your personal collection, blog, or social media use. Where does Jim Piersall rank among the most colorful and underrated outfielders of his era? What are your memories of him?

Happy Birthday, Cuban Comet! Saturnino Orestes Miñoso Arrieta was born on November 29, 1925 in La Habana, Cuba. HOF, 13x All-Star, 3x GG, Hits Leader, Doubles Leader, 4x Triples Leader, 3x SB Leader, SLG Leader, Games Leader, several defensive leaderships.* .299 AVG, 195 HR, 1093 RBI, 216 SB, 2110 Hits.* (*) Stats and leaderships include 3 seasons in the Negro League.   Minnie Miñoso and his teams:         New York Cubans (no card found), Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Senators.

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.

  Happy Birthday, Teddy Ballgame! Theodore Samuel Williams was born on August 30, 1918 in San Diego, California. HOF, 19x All-Star, 2x MVP, 2x Triple Crowns, 6x Batting Titles, 6x Runs Leader, 2x Doubles Leader, 4x HR Leader, 4x RBI Leader, 8x BB Leader, 12x OBP Leader, 9x SLG Leader, 10x OPS Leader, All-Time OBP Leader (.482). As Manager: 273-364 W-L, .429 W-L .344 AVG, 521 HR, 1.839 RBI, 24 SB, 2,654 Hits Ted Williams and his team: As Player: Boston Red Sox  As Manager: Washington Senators, Texas Rangers

Jim Piersall "Jimmy" Positions : Center Fielder Full Name : James Anthony Piersall Bats : Right -  Throws : Right Born : November 14, 1929 in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA Died: June 3, 2017 in Wheaton, Illinois, USA Organizations : Boston Red Sox (8), Los Angeles / California Angels (5), Cleveland Indians (3), Washington Senators (2), New York Mets (1) JIM PIERSALL' WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS All Star:  2 (1954, 1956) Gold Gloves:  2 (1958, 1961) BATTING 2B Leader:  1 (1956) Games Leader:  1 (1956) FIELDING Def. Games as CF:  2  (1956, 1957) Assists as CF:  1 (1957)  Double Plays Turned as CF:  2 (1958, 1961) Def. Games as RF: 1 (1953) PO as RF: 1 (1953) Double Plays Turned as RF: 1 (1953) Def. Games as OF:  1 (1956) PO as OF:  2 (1956, 1957) Double Plays Turned as OF:   1 (1953) Fielding % as CF: 5 (1956, 1957, 1960, 1961, 1962) Fielding % as OF: 3 (1956, 1961, 1962) WHO? The "Jimmy" was an Americ...

LEFTY GOMEZ "Goofy" Positions : Pitcher Full Name : Vernon Louis Gomez Bats : Left -  Throws : Left Born : November 26, 1908, in Rodeo, California Died:  February 17, 1989, in Greenbrae, California Organizations : New York Yankees (13), Washington Senators (1) LEFTY GOMEZ'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS Hall of Fame:  Inducted as a Player in 1972, by Veterans Committee All-Star:  7 (1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939) World Series Rings:  5 (1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939 ) PITCHING Wins Leader: 2 (1934, 1937) ERA Leader: 2 (1934, 1937) SO Leader: 3 (1933, 1934, 1937) W-L% Leader: 2 (1934, 1941) CG Leader: 1 (1934) SHO Leader: 3 (1934, 1937, 1938) IP Leader: 1 (1934) WHIP Leader: 1 (1934) FIELDING Assists as P:  1 (1938) WHO? Vernon "Lefty" Gomez was an American left-handed pitcher, who played in MLB between 1930 and 1934. Known for his humor and colorful personal...