Jim Busby

James Franklin Busby (January 8, 1927 - July 8, 1996) was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball and right-handed batter who played for the Chicago White Sox (1950-52, 1955), Washington Senators (1952-55), Cleveland Indians (1956-57), Baltimore Orioles (1957-58, 1960-61), Boston Red Sox (1959-60) and Houston Colt .45's (1962).

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January 8 - 1927 - July 8 - 1996 - American - Center fielder - Major League Baseball - Chicago White Sox - Washington Senators - Cleveland Indians - Baltimore Orioles - Boston Red Sox - Houston Colt .45's

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Busby was born in Kenedy, Texas. He was signed by the White Sox as an amateur free agent in 1948 and made his debut in the 1950 season.

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Kenedy, Texas - 1948 - 1950

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A fast runner and a good contact hitter, Busby was a superb outfielder who committed only 16 errors in 3394 total chances (.988). He was an All-Star in 1951.

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Errors - Total chances - All-Star - 1951

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In his 13-year career Busby batted .262, with 48 home runs, 438 RBI, 541 runs, 1113 hits, 162 doubles, 35 triples, and 97 stolen bases in 1352 games.

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Batted - Home run - RBI - Runs - Hits - Doubles - Triples - Stolen base

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Jim Busby died in Augusta, Georgia at 69 years of age.

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