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Name Team Age
Burleigh Grimes Retired (1981, Age 36) Died (2015, Age 71)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 8
(1962)
SP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Vida Blue League 0 14 years (54 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D-
Endurance Velocity Control
B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 11/4/1944
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
3 5 7
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
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Year League Award
1971ALCy Young Award; All Star Starter (SP)
1973ALCy Young Award; All Star Starter (SP)
1976ALAll Star Reserve (SP)
1978ALCy Young Award; All Star Starter (SP)
1979ALCy Young Award; All Star Reserve (SP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1981-11-01Burleigh Grimes now holds the league record for career shutouts.
1981-11-01Burleigh Grimes has retired from the Tampa Bay Tides
1976-07-02A trade has been completed between the Chicago Cardinals and the Tampa Bay Tides. The Tampa Bay Tides receive Don Raether, Mike Clay, Gene Hatchley, Burleigh Grimes from the Chicago Cardinals in exchange for Smokey Locke, John Hiller, Draft Pick 1977 Round 1 TB (Sherry Hargrove), Draft Pick 1977 Round 2 ATL (Frank Fernandez).
1974-04-26Burleigh Grimes of the Chicago Cardinals is injured and is expected to be out 39 days.
1973-04-08Burleigh Grimes of the Chicago Cardinals is injured and is expected to be out 20 days.
1967-07-16The Chicago Cardinals have promoted Burleigh Grimes to the major league team. The Chicago Cardinals have sent Dave McClure to the minors.
1964-04-29A trade has been completed between the Chicago Expos and the Brooklyn Robins. The Brooklyn Robins receive Hubie Merloni, Fred Hartranft from the Chicago Expos in exchange for Burleigh Grimes.
1962-04-20The Brooklyn Robins have renamed Johnnie Mendoza to Burleigh Grimes.