JAMES was born on November 5, 1946 in Falls City, Nebraska. He once pitched for the New York Mets. He graduated from
NEHS in 1964.
He was originally signed by the New York Yankees at the age of 19. He then went to the New York Mets as a relief pitcher.
His first game pitched was on April 12, 1965. His last game pitched was on September 11, 1965.
He played just the 1 year and won 2 games. That's not too bad whenyou consider that in 1965 the Mets were only 50-102.
He wore numbers 41 and 42. Number 41 was later worn by Hall of Fame pitcher, TOM SEAVER and 4 years later the Mets won the
World Series. Good things happen when you have a VIKING on your side.
CAREER STATISTICS:
Games Played 25
Games Won 2
Games Lost 0
Innings Pitched 40
Runs
24
Earned Runs 19
Strike Outs 19
Base on Balls 22
Earned Run Avg. 4.28
Fielding Pct. 1000
He also managed to hit 6 batters. That'll teach 'em to mess with a NOR'EASTER!
