Jim Lonborg
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- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 210 lb.
- School Stanford University, Tufts University
- Debut April 23, 1965
- Final Game June 10, 1979
- Born April 16, 1942 in Santa Maria, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Lonborh, in an unusual post-career decision, decided to go to Tufts Dental School, and got his degree. As recently as 2005, he was still practicing as a dentist.
He was selected to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame 2002.
In the TV show "Cheers", the picture behind the bar that was supposed to be Sam Malone pitching for the Red Sox is actually a picture of Lonborg.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1967)
- AL Cy Young Award Winner (1967)
- AL Wins Leader (1967)
- AL Strikeouts Leader (1967)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 3 (1967, 1974 & 1976)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1967)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1967, 1972, 1974 & 1976)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1967)
| AL Cy Young Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 1967 | 1968 |
| ML Award | Jim Lonborg | Denny McLain |
