Jim Bouton
James Alan Bouton was born on March 8, 1939, and passed away on July 10, 2019.
A versatile American figure, he built a Major League Baseball career as a pitcher spanning from 1962 to 1978, playing for the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, Houston Astros, and Atlanta Braves.
Beyond baseball, Bouton distinguished himself as a bestselling author, actor, activist, and sportscaster.
He is also credited as one of the creators of Big League Chew, the popular bubble gum product.
His legacy extends far beyond the diamond, largely cemented by his controversial and celebrated memoir about the 1969 baseball season.
