RIP Mudcat Grant

[TempleBAPittMPA]

Ended his career with the 1971 world champion Pirates.

'Mudcat' Grant passes away at 85

Jim “Mudcat” Grant, the first Black 20-game winner in American League history and a key member of the 1965 Twins team that went to the World Series, has passed away at the age of 85, the club announced on Saturday. “The Minnesota Twins are deeply saddened by the loss of

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[Hailpitt]

His rendition of the National Anthem was one of the best ever. Cool pitcher

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

Ended his career with the 1971 world champion Pirates.

Didn't play in the series with the Pirates though. He was traded to the As during the season and ended the season (and his career) with them.