Perquimans High School (Hertford County, NC)
catfish
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Also known as Jim 'Catfish' Hunter, his birth name was James Augustus Hunter.
Woody Guthrie, Jim "Catfish" Hunter.
Jim Hunter has written: 'Catfish' -- subject(s): Baseball players, Biography, New York Yankees (Baseball team)
No. Jim Hunter pitched at Perquimans High School in North Carolina, attracted interest from several major league clubs, and signed with Charlie Finley's A's in 1964, at the age of 18. Not only did Hunter never play college ball, he never pitched in the minor leagues, either. Read "October Men" by Roger Kahn for more on Hunter, and the 1970s Yankees.
Oakland
No, he did not. The two former Yankees who had ALS were Lou Gehrig and Jim "Catfish" Hunter.
Baseball great Catfish Hunter, was the subject of two different songs, none of which were by Tom Snyder. The song about a no hitter was titled The Catfish Kid ( Ballad of Jim Hunter) and it was done by Tom White. The other was titled Catfish and was done by Bob Dyland and Jacques Levy and also covered by Joe Cocker.
1979 Topps Jim Catfish Hunter card number 670A 1979 Topps Jim Catfish Hunter card number 670 has a book value of about $1.50 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important. Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
Jim 'Catfish' Hunter with 13 innings pitched.
Carisle High School