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Did Jim Palmer retire?

Did Jim Palmer retire?

He led the Baltimore Orioles to three World Series wins, and pitched a no-hitter in August of 1969. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990, and his jersey number, 22, was retired in 1985.

How old is pitcher Jim Palmer?

75 years (15 October 1945)
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How many complete games did Jim Palmer pitch in his career?

Palmer was the winningest MLB pitcher in the 1970s, totaling 186 wins. He also won at least 20 games in eight different seasons and won three Cy Young Awards and four Gold Gloves during the decade. His 268 career victories are currently an Orioles record….

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How fast was Jim Palmer’s fastball?

“Played A-ball against Carlton,” Palmer said. “I remember a skinny left-hander throwing about 91 or 92 [mph].

How much is a Jim Palmer rookie card worth?

Jim Palmer Rookie Cards In average, a Rookie Card from Jim Palmer is valued with $30.00.

Is Jim Palmer a Hall of Famer?

There is no question that Jim Palmer is a Hall of Famer, both on and off the field. There are the career numbers: 268-152 record, 2.86 ERA, 211 complete games, 53 shutouts, and eight seasons with 20-or-more wins (all coming in a nine-year span).

Did Jim Palmer throw a perfect game?

Mariners, loses perfect game on wild pitch. Means threw 113 pitches and struck out 12 batters in the Orioles’ first individual no-hitter since Hall of Famer Jim Palmer did it in 1969. The Orioles did have four pitchers combine for their last no-no in 1991.

How much is an Eddie Murray rookie card worth?

The value of an Eddie Murray rookie card will vary between $1 and $550 depending on which version you are considering and what its condition is.

Why wasn’t John means a perfect game?

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it’s the first time in baseball history a pitcher lost a perfect game only because of a missed third strike. Means didn’t seem too fazed after just missing out on the perfect game, though. “I could care less that it wasn’t a perfect game,” he said.