Jim Bouton

Biography

Jim Bouton was a trailblazing American baseball player who took on multiple passions beyond the diamond, including acting and authorship. A two-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees, he also authored the best-selling memoir "Ball Four," which offered an intimate look at his 1969 season. After transitioning to acting, Bouton appeared in notable films such as "The Long Goodbye" and "Knuckleball!" before passing away in 2019.