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Jim Piersall

Played For
Boston Red Sox (1950-1958)
Cleveland Indians (1959-1961)
Washington Senators (1962-1963)
New York Mets (1963)
Los Angeles Angels (1963-1964)
California Angels (1965-1967)

Born
James Anthony Piersall was born on November 14, 1929, in Waterbury, CT.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  BOS

Major League Debut
September 7, 1950

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Awards and Honors
1958 AL Gold Glove
1961 AL Gold Glove

Batting Feats

  • June 10, 1953: 6 Hits...

All-Star Selections
1954 AL
1956 AL

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