Jim Hunter

On this date in 1987, Jim "Catfish" Hunter was elected to the Hall of Fame.

"After I went to Oakland in 73, Catfish Hunter never shook me off. I asked him why and he said 'It's your job to know the batters." - Ray Fosse

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1977, Reggie Jackson becomes known as "Mr. October" when he hits three consecutive home runs in Game Six of the World Series leading the Yankees to an 8-4 victory and the World Championship over the Dodgers.

"He'd give you the shirt off his back. Of course, he'd call a press conference to announce it." - Catfish Hunter

Jim "Catfish" Hunter

On this date in 1974, an arbitrator rules in favor of Jim "Catfish" Hunter in his dispute with A's owner Charlie Finley making Hunter a free agent.

"On the day I was signed, Mr. Finley, the owner of the A's came up to me and said, 'When you were six years old, you ran away from home, and when your parents found you at a nearby lake, you had already caught two catfish and were pulling in a third. Now repeat that back to me.'"

Jim "Catfish" Hunter

On this date in 1974, Jim Hunter of the A's wins the Cy Young Award after leading the league with 25 wins and a 2.47 ERA.

"I had some friends here from North Carolina who'd never seen a homer so I gave them a couple." - 1974 World Series post game press conference

Jim "Catfish" Hunter

On this date in 1999, Jim "Catfish" Hunter passed away at age 53.

Buttermaker: Who do you think you are, Catfish Hunter?

Amanda: Who's he?

Jim "Catfish" Hunter

Born on today's date, Jim "Catfish" Hunter.

"On the day I was signed, Mr. Finley, the owner of the A's came up to me and said, 'When you were six years old, you ran away from home, and when your parents found you at a nearby lake, you had already caught two catfish and were pulling in a third. Now repeat that back to me.'"