Jim Archer Stats & Facts
Jim Archer Positions: Bats: R Throws: L Height: 72 Weight: 190 Born: Wednesday, May 25, 1932 in Max Meadows, VA USA Died: in , Debut: 4/30/1961 Last Game: 9/19/1962 Full Name: James William Archer
Roger Maris hits his 25th of the year, putting him seven games ahead of Babe Ruth’s pace in 1927
On June 19, 1961 – New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris hits a 9th-inning leading off home run off Kansas City’s Jim Archer, his 25th of the year is puts the Yankees up by a run, but the A’s will score twice in the bottom of the frame for a 4-3 victory at Municipal…
Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Athletics agree on a six-player trade.
On January 24, 1961, the Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Athletics agree on a six-player trade. The Orioles acquire outfielders Whitey Herzog and Russ Snyder from the A’s in exchange for infielder Wayne Causey, outfielders Bob Boyd and Al Pilarcik, and pitcher Jim Archer. The deal will not improve either club, when both teams finish…