Jim Spencer

Played For
California Angels (1968-1973)
Texas Rangers (1973-1975)
Chicago White Sox (1976-1977)
New York Yankees (1978-1981)
Oakland Athletics (1981-1982)

Born
James Lloyd Spencer was born on July 30, 1947, in Hanover, PA.

Died
February 10, 2002, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  1B

Primary Team:  CAL

Major League Debut
September 7, 1968

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Nicknames
Spence

Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1988 BBWAA 0 %

Post-Season Appearances
1978 World Series
1980 American League Championship Series
1981 American League Championship Series
1981 American League Division Playoffs

Awards and Honors
1970 AL Gold Glove
1977 AL Gold Glove

All-Star Selections
1973 AL

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