Today's Birthday: Jim Owens (Bradford Phillies, 1951)

Credits: Topps Co. via Trading Card Database

Former PONY (New York-Penn) League prospect Jim Owens was born on this date in 1934. He pitched in 23 games for the 1951 Bradford Phillies (6-3, 4.33 ERA).

Owens played in the majors during 12 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (1955-56, '58-'62), Cincinnati Reds (1963), and Houston Colt 45's/Astros (1964-67). After he retired as a player, Owens was the pitching coach for the Houston Astros (1967-72).

He died on September 8, 2020, at the age of 86.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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