Jim Magnuson Explained

Jim Magnuson
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Left
Birth Date:August 18, 1946
Birth Place:Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S.
Death Place:Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 28
Debutteam:Chicago White Sox
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 27
Finalteam:New York Yankees
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:2–7
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.59
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:40
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James Robert Magnuson (August 18, 1946 – May 30, 1991) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played in and with the Chicago White Sox and in 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.

Notes and References

  1. News: White Sox Sign Oshkosh State Star . The LaCrosse Tribune. June 15, 1966. 39. Newspapers.com. December 4, 2014 .
  2. News: White Sox Sign Jim Magnuson, WSU-O Pitcher . The Post Crescent. June 15, 1966. 31. Newspapers.com. December 4, 2014 .