Sunday, January 16, 2022

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

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Former PONY League prospect Jim Owens was born on this date in 1934. He pitched in 23 games for the 1951 Bradford Phillies.

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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