Jim Dunn

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Jim Dunn
James William Dunn
Bat/Throw:	R/R
Height:	6' 0"
Weight:	185
Born:	1931-2-25 at Valdosta, GA (US)
Died:	1999-1-6 at Gadsden, AL (US)

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Jim Dunn was a professional player.

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Contents 1 Profile 1.1 Personal 1.2 Pre-professional career 1.3 Outside of baseball 1.4 Achievements 1.5 Contract signing 2 Sources

Profile

Personal

• Resided in Gadsden, Alabama in 1954 and 1955.
• Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
• Listed hobbies as hunting, fishing, and golf in 1954.
• Listed nicknames as Bill and Red in 1954.
• Married with one son in 1955.

Pre-professional career

• Graduated from Gadsden High School in 1949.
• Played football and baseball in high school.
• Attended the University Of Alabama.
• Played baseball at the University Of Alabama.

Outside of baseball

• Was a student during the off-season in 1954.

Achievements

• Led the 1954 Pioneer League in shutouts with 5.

Contract signing

• Was signed to his first professional contract by George Sisler of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Sources

• 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
• 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).