Art James

Arthur James
(Spider)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
• School Macomb Community College
• High School Jared W. Finney High School
• Debut April 10, 1975
• Final Game August 4, 1975
• Born August 2, 1952 in Detroit, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Art James was a local boy, born in Detroit, MI, who came up for one season with the Detroit Tigers in 1975. He appeared in 11 games, four in center and seven in right field. The centerfielder that year was Ron LeFlore while the right fielder was Leon Roberts. Both LeFlore and Roberts were playing in their first full season in the majors at the time.

Art also spent five years in the American Association playing for the Evansville Triplets and Iowa Oaks.