Bob Grim

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1955 Topps

Robert Anton Grim

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.

Debut April 18, 1954
Final Game May 24, 1962
Born March 8, 1930 in New York, NY USA
Died October 23, 1996 in Shawnee, KS USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Pitcher Bob Grim missed the 1952-1953 seasons due to military service. He returned to become the last American League rookie to win 20 games. In 1954, he went 20-6 with a 3.26 ERA for the New York Yankees en route to winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award.

[edit] Notable Achievements

1954 AL Rookie of the Year Award
AL All-Star (1957)
AL Saves Leader (1957)
15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1954)
20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1954)
Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1956 (he did not play in the World Series)