Jim Magnuson
| Jim Magnuson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 18, 1946 Marinette, Wisconsin | |
| Died: May 30, 1991 (aged 44) Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 28, 1970, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 27, 1973, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–7 |
| Earned run average | 4.59 |
| Strikeouts | 40 |
| Teams | |
James Robert Magnuson (August 18, 1946 – May 30, 1991) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1970 and 1971 with the Chicago White Sox and in 1973 with the New York Yankees. He batted right and threw left-handed. Magnuson had a 2–7 record in 36 career games.
Personal life[]
Magnuson was born in Marinette, Wisconsin,[1] the oldest of five children. His parents were Harry J. and Florence I. Magnuson of Marinette. An alumnus of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh,[1][2] Magnuson was married with two children. He died of alcohol poisoning in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1991.
References[]
- ^ a b "White Sox Sign Oshkosh State Star". The LaCrosse Tribune. June 15, 1966. p. 39. Retrieved December 4, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "White Sox Sign Jim Magnuson, WSU-O Pitcher". The Post Crescent. June 15, 1966. p. 31. Retrieved December 4, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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