American · Zephyrhills, USA · Born 15 October 1945American baseball pitcher who won three Cy Young Awards and helped the Baltimore Orioles capture three World Series championships during the 1960s and 1970s.
Jim Palmer was the Baltimore Orioles' ace for two decades, winning three AL Cy Young Awards and four World Series championships. Known for his beautiful mechanics, exceptional control, and devastating fastball-change combination, Palmer never gave up a grand slam in 3,948 innings — one of the most remarkable statistical anomalies in baseball history. He later became one of baseball's most recognisable television personalities.
Famous For
Cy Young Award winner and Hall of Fame pitcher
Playing Style
How They Played
Right-handed pitcher with excellent control and durability
Legacy
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest pitchers in Orioles history
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- World Series Champion 1966 (Baltimore Orioles)
- World Series Champion 1970 (Baltimore Orioles)
- World Series Champion 1983 (Baltimore Orioles)
- AL Cy Young Award 1973
- AL Cy Young Award 1975
- AL Cy Young Award 1976
- AL Championship Series participant 1969
- World Series Champion 1983
- MLB All-Star Selection 1970
- MLB All-Star Selection 1971
- MLB All-Star Selection 1972
- MLB All-Star Selection 1975
- MLB All-Star Selection 1976
- MLB All-Star Selection 1978
- Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee 1990
Team Career
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | 1965–1984 | 558 | #22 |
Career Journey
Timeline
1965
📌 MLB debut with Baltimore Orioles
1966
🏆 World Series champion
1970
🏆 World Series champion and Cy Young Award
1973
🥇 Cy Young Award winner
1975
🥇 Cy Young Award winner
1977
🎯 268 career wins milestone
1984
📌 Retired from professional baseball
1990
🥇 Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
American Athletes