Jim Palmer

James Alvin Palmer (October 15, 1945-) is the only pitcher in Major League history to win World Series games in three decades (1966, 1970-71, 1983). Palmer played his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles (1965-1967, 1969-1984) where he won six American League pennants and three World Series titles (1966, 1970, 1983). Jim led the league in wins three times, ERA and shutouts twice, and innings pitched on four occasions. He had eight 20-win seasons capturing the AL Cy Young Award and AL TSN Pitcher of the Year Award three times in a four year span (1973, 1975, 1976). Utilizing a smooth-throwing, high-kicking delivery, a superior intellect, strength and consistency, Palmer became the winningest pitcher in Orioles history. In 1969, Jim no-hit the Oakland A’s, four days removed from the disabled list. Jim Palmer finished his career with 2.86 ERA, 2,212 strikeouts and a record of 268-152. Jim went on to have a successful career in the broadcast booth as well as becoming the spokesperson for various brands and organizations, most notably Jockey brand men’s briefs. James Alvin Palmer was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.

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