After other teams back off in their pursuit to sign the outstanding NC high schooler when his little toe is blown off the A’s ink Jim Hunter for $75,000

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On June 8, 1964 — After other teams back off in their pursuit to sign the outstanding NC high schooler when his little toe is blown off by his brother in a hunting accident, the Kansas City A’s ink Jim Hunter for $75,000. The youngest of ten children of a family from Hertferd will go on to lead the A’s win 3 Championships in the 70’s and become a Hall of Fame pitcher better known as ‘Catfish’, a name invented by club’s owner Charlie Finley.

 

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