Grant spent 14 years in the major leagues and went 21-7 in 1965, the year the Twins won their first American League pennant.
Grant, who was born in Lacoochee, Florida, on Aug.
His life on the field, in TV Booth, member of our front office, and advocate for African-American participation in baseball, left a legacy as large as his personality.
“The Cleveland Indians family is deeply saddened by the loss of Jim ‘Mudcat’ Grant, a true fan favorite on both the playing field and in the broadcast booth,” Indians spokesperson Bob DiBiasio said.
“In those days, they thought all Black folk was from Mississippi,” Grant told the St.
Grant was in the bullpen before a game and was singing the national anthem when he altered the final line.
The Hall of Fame remembers former @Indians, @Twins, @Dodgers, Expos, @Cardinals, @Athletics and @Pirates pitcher Jim “Mudcat” Grant, who passed away on Saturday.
After retiring from baseball, Grant was an activist and advocate for Black participation in baseball, WJW reported.
As a child, Grant sang in a choir.
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