Jim Brillheart
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James Benson Brillheart
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.
- School Roanoke College
- Debut April 17, 1922
- Final Game June 3, 1931
- Born September 28, 1903 in Dublin, VA USA
- Died September 2, 1972 in Radford, VA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Brillheart pitched in pro ball from 1921 to 1951. In the minor leagues he pitched 4,887 innings in 956 games with a 309-266 record and a 3.91 ERA. He led the American Association in games pitched in 1928, 1929, and 1930.
Brillheart managed the 1946 and 1948 San Diego Padres, 1948, 1950-1951 Tacoma Tigers ans 1949 Spokane Indians.
- #2 all-time Games Pitched, Minor Leagues (956) behind Bill Thomas
