Jim Northrup
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James Thomas Northrup
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 190 lb.
- School Alma College
- Debut September 30, 1964
- Final Game September 27, 1975
- Born November 24, 1939 in Breckenridge, MI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, Jim Northrup spent a decade as a Detroit Tigers television broadcaster.
Northrup was a quarterback in college, and the Chicago Bears and New York Titans reportedly offered him contracts before he ultimately became a Detroit Tiger.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 3 (1968-1970)
- Won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1968
