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
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
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
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Jim Hunter
On this date in 1974, Jim "Catfish" Hunter of the A's who led the league with 25 wins and a 2.47 ERA was named the AL Cy Young Award winner.
"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
Friday, July 26, 2013
Jim "Catfish" Hunter
On this date in 1987, Jim "Catfish" Hunter is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Buttermaker: Who do you think you are, Catfish Hunter?
Amanda: Who's he?
Monday, April 8, 2013
Jim 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.'"
Thursday, January 17, 2013
You know, now is probably as good a time as any to mention that....
Just sayin'.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Jim "Catfish" Hunter
"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
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Jim "Catfish" Hunter
"I had some friends here from North Carolina who'd never seen a homer so I gave them a couple." - 1974 post game press conference
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Jim "Catfish" Hunter
Buttermaker: Who do you think you are, Catfish Hunter?
Amanda: Who's he?
Friday, December 16, 2011
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.'"
Sunday, October 30, 2011
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
Friday, September 9, 2011
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?
Friday, April 8, 2011
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.'"
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