Jim Price
Baseball player for Detroit Tigers
Born
October 13th, 1941
83 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, primarily served as a catcher. Played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1972, predominantly with the Detroit Tigers. Contributed to the team's success in the 1968 World Series, where the Tigers triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals. Also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and appeared in the MLB All-Star Game in 1970.
Played in the 1968 World Series with Detroit Tigers
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 1970
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