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Bob Grim NY Yankee Baseball Pitcher

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Bob Grim is a name that might not ring a bell for many people, but he was an accomplished baseball pitcher who enjoyed a successful career in the Major Leagues. Born in New York City in 1930, he played in the major leagues from 1954 to 1962, mostly for the New York Yankees. During that time, he had a respectable career, winning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1954 and helping the Yankees win the World Series in 1956 and 1958. However, what makes Bob Grim truly fascinating is his life after baseball. He became a successful businessman and his legacy lives on in the community he helped to build. In this blog post, we'll explore the life and career of Bob Grim, and why he should be remembered as much more than just a baseball player. I had the pleasure of meeting Bob in 1996. But first, let me say, several years earlier my brother had married someone from Kansas City, and they now lived in Mississippi. While talking with my brother one day I asked about my sister-in-la...