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Jim Piersall wrote a book titled Fear Strikes Out: The Jim Piersall Story (released 1955), that was made into the 1957 film Fear Strikes Out starring Anthony Perkins (as Jim) and Karl Malden.
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MLB Debut: September 7, 1950
Final Game: May 1, 1967
Years in League: 17
Teams:
Career Highlights
- Made the AL All-Star team in 1954 and 1956
- Won an AL Gold Glove in 1958 and 1961
- Finished 9th in the MVP voting in 1953
- Finished third in the league in AVG with a .322 mark in 1961
- Lead the league in doubles with 40 in 1956
- Finished in the top 6 in stolen bases 4 times
- Ranked by Bill James as the 92nd best center fielder of all-time
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
College: None
Date of Birth: November 14, 1929
Place of Birth: Waterbury, Connecticut
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