Jim Lemon Position: OutfielderBats: Right • Throws: Right6-4, 200lb (193cm, 90kg)Born: March 23, 1928 in Covington, VADied: May 14, 2006 in Brandon, MSBuried: Emory United Methodist Church Cemetery, Alleghany County, VAHigh School: Covington HS (Covington, VA)Debut: August 20, 1950 (10,740th in major league history)vs. CHW 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 29, 1963vs. WSA 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: James Robert LemonView Player Info from…
On May 5, 1977, fans at Yankee Stadium throw dozens of newly created “Reggie” bars onto the field, halting play momentarily. Fans had been given free samples of the candy bars, which are named after New York Yankees star Reggie Jackson. It all started with a remark that Reggie Jackson made while he was still…
In the third inning of the Senators’ 14-2 rout of Boston, Jim Lemon belts two home runs, respectively off Bill Monbouquette and Earl Wilson. The outfielder’s pair of round-trippers accounts for six of the ten runs scored in the frame.
Chattanooga (Southern Association) OF Jim Lemon clouts four home runs in the league’s All-Star contest, as the All-Stars defeat the first-place Birmingham club, 10 – 5.