Jim Driscoll

James Bernard Driscoll
(Jimmy)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.
• High School Arlington (MA) High School
• Debut June 17, 1970
• Final Game May 26, 1972
• Born May 14, 1944 in Medford, MA USA

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Biographical Information

Jim Driscoll was the brother of replacement umpire Joe Driscoll; another brother, Mark Driscoll, played minor league baseball. His father complemented his income by working as an usher at Fenway Park and Jim was able to meet the great Ted Williams at a very young age as a result. Williams would later serve as his manager with the Texas Rangers in 1972.

Further Reading

• Charlie Grassl: "Jimmy Driscoll", in Steve West and Bill Nowlin, eds.: The Team That Couldn't Hit: The 1972 Texas Rangers, SABR, Phoenix, AZ, 2019, pp. 48-53. ISBN 978-1-943816-93-4

Related Sites

• Jim Driscoll at the SABR Bio Project