Jim Umbricht
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James Umbricht
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 215 lb.
- School University of Georgia
- Debut September 26, 1959
- Final Game September 29, 1963
- Born September 17, 1930 in Chicago, IL USA
- Died April 8, 1964 in Houston, TX USA (cancer - lymphoma)
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Jim Umbricht played five years in the major leagues, posting an ERA of 3.06 and a record of 9-5, primarily as a reliever.
Umbricht played both baseball and basketball at the University of Georgia, and was an All-Conference shortstop in 1951.
While with the Houston Colt .45's, he was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his leg in early 1963. After surgery, he returned to the team and played in 35 games that season. Tragically, the cancer returned, and he died the next spring at age 33.
