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James Anthony Piersall (November 14, 1929 – June 3, 2017) was an American baseball center fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for five teams, from 1950 through 1967. Piersall was best known for his well-publicized battle with bipolar disorder that became the subject of a book and a film, Fear Strikes Out .
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4 de jun. de 2017 · June 4, 2017. Jimmy Piersall, the often outrageous outfielder and broadcaster whose emotional breakdown while a rookie with the Boston Red Sox was portrayed in the 1957 movie “Fear Strikes Out...
Former Red Sox outfielder Jimmy Piersall, known for his colorful antics both on and off the diamond, passed away on Saturday at a care facility in Wheaton, Ill., the club announced Sunday. He was 87.A member of the Red Sox Hall of Fame, Piersall spent eight of his 17 Major.
Learn about the life and career of Jimmy Piersall, a colorful and controversial outfielder who played 17 seasons in the major leagues. Read about his nervous breakdown, his autobiography, his movies, and his baseball achievements.
4 de jun. de 2017 · Piersall, who battled back from a mental breakdown early in his career to become a two-time All Star, died on Saturday at a care facility in Wheaton, Illinois, said the organization where he ...
5 de jun. de 2017 · Jimmy Piersall, the former MLB player, broadcaster, instructor, and mental-health pioneer, died on Saturday at 87. Piersall was a gifted defensive outfielder who played for five teams between...
