Jim Henderson
Baseball player and All-Star reliever
Born
October 21st, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as a relief pitcher. Had a successful career with various teams including the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers. Achieved an All-Star selection, showcasing performance in high-pressure situations. Contributed significantly to team successes during tenure in the league.
Selected as an All-Star in 2015
Played for the New York Mets
Played for the Milwaukee Brewers
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