Jim Bouton

Jim Bouton was a professional baseball player known for his memoir 'Ball Four' which revealed behind-the-scenes stories from the Major Leagues.

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Profession :

Baseball Player

Birthday :

March 8, 1939

Star Sign :

Pisces

Death Date:

July 10, 2019

Age :

80

Birthplace :

Newark, New Jersey

Jim Bouton was an American baseball player and author, renowned for his revealing memoir “Ball Four,” which shed light on the inner workings of Major League Baseball during the 1969 season. He played for teams such as the New York Yankees and the Seattle Pilots. Later in his career, Bouton transitioned into television sportscasting and became a vocal advocate for enhancing safety in youth baseball. He authored other notable works, including “Foul Ball” and “Strike Zone,” and pursued various business ventures, such as working as a sales executive and owning a printing company. Bouton passed away in 2019 at the age of 80.