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Jim Constable

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Jim Constable
Jim Constable in 1962
Pitcher
Born: (1933-06-14)June 14, 1933
Jonesborough, Tennessee, U.S.
Died: September 4, 2002(2002-09-04) (aged 69)
Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 24, 1956, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
April 27, 1963, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–4
Earned run average4.87
Strikeouts59
Teams

Jimmy Lee Constable (June 14, 1933 – September 4, 2002) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1957 through 1963, he played for the New York/San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators and Milwaukee Braves. Constable, nicknamed "Sheriff", was a switch-hitter and threw left-handed. Born in Jonesborough, Tennessee, he stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and weighed 185 pounds (84 kg).

In a five-season career, Constable posted a 3–4 record with a 4.87 ERA and two saves in 56 games pitched.

Constable died in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the age of 69.

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