Jim Busby Autographs
Jim Busby was an American baseball player born on January 8, 1927, in Kenedy, Texas. In his career that spanned over a decade, he played as an outfielder for six different teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Los Angeles Angels. Busby played a critical role in helping the Baltimore Orioles clinch their first-ever American League pennant in 1949. He also played in the 1953 World Series with the New York Yankees.
Busby's playing style was characterized by speed and agility. In his first five seasons in the major leagues, he stole more than 20 bases in each season, and once led the American League in stolen bases with a tally of 30 in 1951. By the end of his career, Busby had accumulated an impressive total of 424 stolen bases. He also maintained a career batting average of .267 with 561 runs and 64 home runs. His speed and agility in the outfield made him one of the best defensive outfielders of his time.
After retiring from playing, Busby continued with baseball as a coach, scout, and manager. He served as a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Oakland Athletics. In 1985, Busby became a manager in the Pacific Coast League for the Edmonton Trappers and won the PCL title two times. Busby was a resilient and remarkable individual who stayed attached to baseball throughout his life. He passed away on July 8, 1996, in Spring, Texas, at the age of 69. His contributions and achievements in baseball leave him a legacy as one of the greats.
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Current items with a signature of Jim Busby
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Traded items with a signature of Jim Busby
The most expensive item with a signature of Jim Busby (Jim Busby Sr. Autographed Index Card and Photo Died 1954 Framed Rare) was sold in June 2020 for $312.13 while the cheapest item (JIM BUSBY WHITE SOX/SENATORS HAND SIGNED 3X5 INDEX CARD (d. 1996)) found a new owner for $0.98 in August 2012. The month with the most items sold (9) was June 2025 with an average selling price of $25.38 for an autographed item of Jim Busby. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2012 with $127.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was March 2008. In average, an autographed item from Jim Busby is worth $9.99.
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