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One of a kind: Jimmy Piersall's Antics overshadowed his talent.(baseball player)(Interview)
Charismatic outfielder hit .272 over 17 big league seasons, won two Gold Glove awards and was widely considered one of the best defensive players at his position
JIMMY PIERSALL WAS THE NOISIEST ballplayer the Indians ever had. He was always talking, often at the top of his voice, on the team bus, in the clubhouse and on the field.
In three tumultuous years in Cleveland, from 1959 to 1961, he was a riotous package of fun, trouble and skill. The center fielder battled with pitchers, umpires, sportswriters, scorers and fans. He also was a great guy to interview.
Most fans loved him. "They knew I wasn't two-faced," he said. He recorded two songs, ...
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