Jim Bibby
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James Blair Bibby
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 235 lb.
- School Fayetteville State University
- Debut September 4, 1972
- Final Game May 26, 1984
- Born October 29, 1944 in Franklinton, NC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Jim Bibby of the Texas Rangers threw a no-hitter in 1973. In 1980, he won 19 games and was an All-Star as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bibby came up with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1972 and also pitched for the Cleveland Indians. He had some power at the plate, slugging 5 HR in just 209 lifetime at bats.
In 1990, Bibby joined the Winter Haven Super Sox of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He was 2-4 with a 4.12 ERA in 11 games.
Bibby missed 1966-1967 due to military service.
Bibby comes from an athletic family: his brother, Henry Bibby, and his nephew, Mike Bibby, have both played in the NBA.
- 1991 Pitching coach Lynchburg Red Sox
- 1996 Pitching coach Lynchburg Hillcats
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (1980)
- 2-time NL Winning Percentage Leader (1979 & 1980)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1974 & 1980)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1974, 1977 & 1980)
- Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979
