Jim Woods

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James Jerome Woods (Woody)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.

• Debut September 27, 1957
• Final Game June 23, 1961
• Born September 17, 1939 in Chicago, IL USA

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Jim Woods was one of six 17-year-olds ("baseball age") who broke into the majors in 1957. He actually turned age 18 a few days before his debut. He had come out of Lane Technical High School in Chicago, and appeared in two games for the 1957 Cubs, a team which featured the 26-year-old Ernie Banks.

Woods later played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1960-61, after being involved in the Richie Ashburn trade. Traded with him was Alvin Dark, who became the regular third baseman for the 1960 Phillies (until traded away), while Woods appeared in 11 games at the position.

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