Jim Northrup

Quotes From Northrup
"They've got about as much respect for you here as an alligator has for a deer in the middle of a swamp." — Jim Northrup, on the fans at Yankee Stadium

Played For
Detroit Tigers (1964-1974)
Montreal Expos (1974)
Baltimore Orioles (1974-1975)

Born
James Thomas Northrup was born on November 24, 1939, in Breckenridge, MI.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  DET

Major League Debut
September 30, 1964

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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1981 BBWAA 1 .2% 1982 BBWAA 0 %

Post-Season Appearances
1968 World Series
1972 American League Championship Series

Batting Feats

• June 24, 1968: 2 Grand Slams...


• August 28, 1969: 6 Hits...

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