Jim Panther

James Edward Panther

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
• School Southern Illinois University
• High School Highland Park (IL) High School
• Debut April 5, 1971
• Final Game August 2, 1973
• Born March 1, 1945 in Burlington, IA USA

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Biographical Information

Jim Panther pitched three seasons in the major leagues. In 1972, his 58 appearances put him among the league leaders for most games pitched.

Panther had three distinguished managers. In 1971, he pitched in four games for the Oakland Athletics who won 101 games under manager Dick Williams. In 1972, he pitched for the Texas Rangers who lost 100 games under manager Ted Williams. In 1973, he pitched for the Atlanta Braves under Eddie Mathews. All three of these managers are in the Hall of Fame.

Panther is sure to make the "all animal" team, with players such as Dean Crow, Moses Yellow Horse, Catfish Hunter, "Crime Dog" Fred McGriff, "Rattlesnake" Tom Baker, Bob Moose, and others.

Further Reading

• Chad Moody: "Jim Panther", in Steve West and Bill Nowlin, eds.: The Team That Couldn't Hit: The 1972 Texas Rangers, SABR, Phoenix, AZ, 2019, pp. 175-181. ISBN 978-1-943816-93-4

Related Sites

• Panther at the SABR Bio Project