Charlie James

Charles Wesley James, born on December 22, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder over parts of six seasons (1960 - '65) with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds. James was a member of the Cardinals when they won the World Series in 1964. During his Major League baseball career of 510 games, James batted 0.255 with 28 home runs, and he batted in 172 runs.

James was also a letterman as a halfback in football for the Missouri Tigers in 1957 and '58. However, he transferred to the Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned his bachelor's degree.

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Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

St. Louis Cardinals 1964 World Series Champions

9 Bob Uecker 11 Jerry Buchek 12 Bill White 14 Ken Boyer 15 Tim McCarver 17 Carl Warwick 18 Mike Shannon 19 Bob Skinner 20 Lou Brock 21 Curt Flood 22 Gordie Richardson 23 Charlie James 24 Dick Groat 25 Julián Javier 27 Dal Maxvill 31 Curt Simmons 33 Barney Schultz 35 Mike Cuellar 37 Ray Sadecki 39 Ron Taylor 41 Roger Craig 44 Ray Washburn 45 Bob Gibson (World Series MVP) 47 Bob Humphreys

Manager 5 Johnny Keane Coaches 2 Red Schoendienst 3 Joe Schultz 4 Howie Pollet 8 Vern Benson

Regular season

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