Jim Constable

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Jim Constable with the Milwaukee Braves in County Stadium, 1963
Jim Constable with the Milwaukee Braves in County Stadium, 1963

Jimmy Lee (Jim) Constable (June 14, 1933 - September 4, 2002) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1957 through 1963, he played for the New York Giants (1957), San Francisco Giants (1958[start], 1963 [end]), Cleveland Indians (1958[mid]), Washington Senators (1958[end]) and Milwaukee Braves (1963). Constable, who was nicknamed "Sheriff", was a switch-hitter and threw left handed. He was born in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

In a five -season career, Constable posted a 3-4 record with a 4.87 ERA and two saves in 56 games pitched.

Constable died in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the age of 72.

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