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Jim Palmer ranks #76 of 209 in the Baseball Player ranking, behind Eddie Murray, ahead of Jeff Bagwell.
Three Cy Youngs, Orioles dynasty ace, excellent postseason record, strong Hall reputation.
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Did Jim Palmer ever allow a grand slam?
Palmer completed his major-league career without surrendering a grand slam. That unusual distinction covered 3,948 innings, all pitched for the Baltimore Orioles.
How old was Jim Palmer when he won his first World Series game?
Palmer was 20 when he threw a shutout against Sandy Koufax and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the 1966 World Series. Baltimore swept the series, giving Palmer the first of his three championship rings.
Which years did Jim Palmer win the Cy Young Award?
He won the American League Cy Young Award in 1973, 1975, and 1976. Palmer also recorded eight 20-win seasons during the 1970s, when Baltimore remained a regular contender.
Was Jim Palmer part of the Orioles' four 20-game winners rotation?
Yes, Palmer won 20 games in 1971 alongside Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar, and Pat Dobson. The Orioles became only the second modern major-league club to feature four 20-game winners in one season.
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