He was a threetime allstar, and won 16 gold gloves. Jim kaat trades and transactions by baseball almanac. Save seattle preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. Kaat s take on the offseason kitty gives his thoughts on a turmoilfilled fortnight. Jim kaats consistent excellence lands him on hall of fame. Kaat has gone on to be a broadcaster and authored the book still pitching since his retirement. For parts of four decades, jim kaat used every strategy and skill at his. He coached the heck out of them, coaxing the most from their skills. Get the latest news, stats, videos, and more about st. Shop jim kaat autographed baseball and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. Jim kaat jim kaat was one of the most amazing allaround athletes to toe a major league pitching rubber. Stay connected and be the first to know about savings on. Kaat, jim, pepe, phil, halberstam, david, torre, joe.
All data is also open and available as a free download. Some exhibitors may be hosting signings that arent listed below, so be sure to check with your favorite press or magazine for details. Jim kaat won twohundred eighty three games during his career, placing him at number thirty on the top 1,000 chart, and ahead of the following hall of fame pitchers. A successful book signing is when you show up, your books are there, you have a place to sit, and you sell just one book. Column jim kaat hopes wifes memory lives on at little.
At the time of his retirement as an active player, jim kaat s 25 year pitching career was the longest of any baseball pitcher in major league history. He pitched in the majors for 25 years, was quite possibly the best fielding pitcher ever to play the game and was one of baseballs besthitting pitchers throughout his career. Jim is an adjunct faculty member at several colleges and universities in the twin cities. Hes also the oldest player in the major leagues in point of service this will be his 23d season, tying early. Jim kaat cherishes every single moment of the 22 years he knew his wife of 20 years, maryann. Jim kaat s third wife, maryann kaat, died in july 2008 after 22 years of marriage. Louis sports collector youll want to meet our exclusive stars. When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease. James lee jim kaat november 7, 1938 spent parts of four separate decades as a major league baseball pitcher for five teams the washington senatorsminnesota twins 19591973, chicago white sox 19731975, philadelphia phillies 19761979, new york yankees 19791980, and st. C preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. Show details outside of the tristar autograph pavilion including national admission, vip packages, exhibitors, etc. He was the american league al leader in shutouts in 1962, and the al leader in wins and complete games in 1966.
Share seattle preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. The hugely talented jim kay will be signing copies of the illustrated editions of both harry potter and the philosophers stone and the brand new harry potter and the chamber of secrets on saturday 8th october from 11am at hatchards, kings cross st pancras. Musings from the mound and the microphone, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. He is one of the best pitchers not in the hall of fame. Jan 17, 2014 so if youre not able to make it to one of my book signings, and you would like a signed copy of any of my books for yourself or as a gift for someone else, check out the info on how to do that here. More proficient as a lefthander, the lefty hurler had shot his age from that side at age 70, 74 and on nov. Future little league baseball players, like the ones who played in this weeks jim kaat tournament. How to set up a book signing as an independent self.
Kaat also won the gold glove award for defensive skill a record 16 times from 1962 to 1975. For parts of four decades, jim kaat used every strategy and skill at his disposal to win big league baseball games. He has written a bestselling book, still pitching, and has started a sports. James lee kaat born november 7, 1938, nicknamed kitty, is an american former. Costco s facebook page gives tips on how to make the most of your membership. Jim kaats consistent excellence lands him on hall of fame ballot. Were always working to schedule upcoming autograph signings for the st. Join facebook to connect with jim kaat and others you may know. Signing off after 25 memorable years behind mike jim kaat. Jim kaat s marriages to his first wife, julie, and his second wife, linda, ended in divorce. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. On the open road in search of baseballs afterlife at walmart and save. A 16time gold glove award winning pitcher, kaat s 283 career victories were earned at a time when. Boston red sox little professor dom dimaggio signed real.
Boston red sox little professor dom dimaggio signed real heroes book to jim kaat ebay. Johnny sain greatest pitching coach call to the pen. Baseball hall of fame induction speeches focus on paying. Inside yankees baseball the brian lehrer show wnyc. Sizing up golden era hall of fame candidates nine players and one gm are on the veterans committee golden era ballot for possible induction into the baseball hall of. Dec 09, 2012 setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. Today, after more than 50 years in the game as a player, coach and broadcaster, kaat finds himself on the cusp of cooperstown thanks to 283 wins achieved over the course of a remarkably consistent career. Jim kaat autographed baseball at amazons sports collectibles. Kaat was a member of the 1965 twins team that won the american league pennant. In addition to his 283 career wins, he has three 20win seasons.
Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Hatchards jim kay signing harry potter illustrated editions. Phil simms lenny harris one free autograph with paid admission. Jim acosta goes unnoticed at book signing, signs book for himself, one person captioned the photo acosta had tweeted at the event.
Former major league baseball pitcher jim kaat, currently in his fifth season as a game analyst for new york yankees games on the yes network, has established himself over the past 22. Meet joel osteen as he signs copies of his new book, the power of favor. Kaat was an all star player three times, in 1962, 1966 and 1975. Jim kaat, who has the unique experience of playing for the yankees as well as calling games for them in the booth, had a prime seat to watch it all unfold. The american homebrewers association has worked on behalf of the homebrewing community since 1978 and celebrates a membership of more than 46,000 homebrewers and beer enthusiasts. Jim kaat biono baseball collection would be complete without several good mlb pitchers, which is why jim kaat baseball cards are considered a good investment. Please remember tickets will not be shipped to you, they will be at the admission table the day of the show. Among the 20game winners that sain worked with are whitey ford, wilbur wood, denny mclain, jim kaat, jim bouton and earl wilson. Bert blyleven spent 22 seasons pitching in the major leagues, 11 of them with the minnesota twins. Book signing is the affixing of a signature to the title page or flyleaf of a book by its author.
Book signing with laura james cancelled chippenham saturday 9th may 11. James lee jim kaat born november 7, 1938 in zeeland, michigan. Tristar productions produces and manages the autograph pavilion within the national sports collectors convention. Jim kaat will be signing books thursday, april 23 at 7. Traded by the chicago white sox with mike buskey to the philadelphia phillies for alan bannister, dick ruthven and roy thomas. Value of jim kaat baseball cards baseball cards and. Download today to your smartphone for easy coupon redemption. Sain was so good at inspiring pitchers that anyone who had talent that came into contact with him had a good shot at becoming a 20game winner. Book signings are events, usually at a bookstore or library, where an author sits and signs books for a period. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
In this book, kaat and greg jennnings provide a closer look at the great moments and the lowlights that have made the yankees one of baseballs keystone teams. February 9, 2020 gray, otis, kaat, driessen stl sports. Jim bruton is the author of several books, including a tradition of purple, gopher glory, we love our twins, and the big house. Run expectancy, and leverage index calculations provided by tom tango of, and coauthor of the book. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. When at checkout there will be a spot called enter coupon, in that space please type the word pickup, it will credit the shipping charge before you make payment. Major league baseball pitching legend jim kaat will celebrate berkshire countys top high school athletes and coaches at the berkshire. Meet the undertaker, bret hart, braun strowman, and many more. Purchased by the new york yankees from the philadelphia phillies. Red ruffing 273 wins, burleigh grimes 270 wins, jim palmer 268 wins, bob feller 266 wins, eppa rixey 266 wins, ted lyons 260 wins, red faber 254 wins, carl hubbell 253 wins, bob gibson 251 wins, vic willis 249 wins, joe mcginnity 246 wins, amos rusie 245 wins, juan marichal 243 wins, herb pennock 241. Are you looking for celebrity book signings, meet and greet events and other opportunities to meet famous people in person and enjoy vip experiences. Jim kaat may epitomize the consistent, underappreciated hurler. The jim kaat trades and transactions seen below include all known instances where jim kaat has been involved in a trade or transaction of any type as it relates to baseball. The hall of stats was built by adam darowski, jeffrey chupp, and michael berkowitz.
Jim kaat pitched 25 seasons in the majors, and finished with a 283237 record. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. Find and submit author and celebrity book signings, book tours, book festivals, book salesfairs, book clubs, book conventions, book discussions, book festivals, book launchreleases, book series and literary workshops. Mlb legend jim kaat is special guest at eagles 2020 berkshire all. Statistics is included to allow nonenglish speakers to find our pages.