Jim Turner

Jim Turner

Jim Turner

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left  •  Throws: Right
Born: August 6, 1903 in Antioch, TN us
Died: November 29, 1998 in Nashville, TN
Buried: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville, TN
High School: Cane Ridge HS (Nashville, TN)
Debut: April 30, 1937 (Age 33-267d, 8,251st in major league history)    vs. PHI 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 SO, 2 BB, 2 ER, W
Last Game: September 13, 1945 (Age 42-038d)    vs. CHW 0.2 IP, 4 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 2 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1937 season
Full Name: James Riley Turner
Nicknames: Colonel or Milkman Jim

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