Catfish Hunter

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  • Catfish Hunter was an All-Star starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees. A 5-time World Series champion, he was the first million dollar per year baseball player, and after his retirement was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He passed away from complications from Lou Gehrig Disease in 1999.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Born: April 8, 1946
    2. Birthplace: Hertford, North Carolina
    3. 7-Time American League All-Star
    4. Cy Young Award Winner
    5. Died: September 9, 1999
    6. Fullname: James Augustus Hunter
    7. Given nickname Catfish by A's owner Charley Finley

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