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James Anthony Piersall (born November 14, 1929 in Waterbury, Connecticut) is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball. Between 1950 and 1967, he played for the Boston Red Sox (1950, 1952-58), Cleveland Indians (1959-61), Washington Senators (1962-63), New York Mets (1963) and Los Angeles/California Angels (1963-67). While he had a fairly good professional career as a center fielder, Piersall is better known for his well-publicized battle with Bipolar disorder that became the subject of the movie Fear Strikes Out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Piersall
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Where does Jimmy Piersall of Boston Red Sox live now?
Jimmy Piersall currently hosts a sports talk show on WSCR radio in Chicago and spends winters in Arizona.
Who was the player that ran a home run backwards on the bases?
Jimmy Piersall with the Mets in 1963. Casey Stengel was not pleased and traded him soon after to the Angels.
What are baseball player Jim Piersall's physical stats?
Jim Piersall is 6 feet tall. He weighs 175 pounds. He bats right and throws right.
Jimmy Johnson cowboys owner ever play football?
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What position did alonzo mourning play?
he plays the position of power forward
How tall is Jimmy Piersall?
Jimmy Piersall is 6' 0".
What is the birth name of Jimmy Piersall?
Jimmy Piersall's birth name is Piersall, James Anthony.
What is Jimmy Piersall's birthday?
Jimmy Piersall was born on November 14, 1929.
When was Jimmy Piersall born?
Jimmy Piersall was born on November 14, 1929.
What are jimmy piersall's childrens names?
One is Jim Piersall Jr.
What are names of jimmy piersall's children?
One is Jim Piersall Jr.
What is the value of an autographed photo of jimmy piersall?
$1200.00
Where does Jimmy Piersall of Boston Red Sox live now?
Jimmy Piersall currently hosts a sports talk show on WSCR radio in Chicago and spends winters in Arizona.
How old is Jimmy Piersall?
MLB center fielder and broadcaster James "Jimmy" Piersall was 87 years old when he died on June 3, 2017 (birthdate: November 14, 1929).
What position does Jimmy Rollins play?
Shortstop.
Who was the player that ran a home run backwards on the bases?
Jimmy Piersall with the Mets in 1963. Casey Stengel was not pleased and traded him soon after to the Angels.
What position does Jimmy Legree play?
Jimmy Legree plays Cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.
