Jim King Autographs
Jim King, born on October 31, 1930, in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, emerged as a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the 1950s and early 1960s. After a stellar amateur career, he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1949, quickly showcasing his natural talent and athleticism. Known for his versatility on the field, King primarily played as an outfielder and first baseman, earning a reputation as a formidable hitter with an impressive eye for the ball. Over the next few years, he made his way through the minor leagues, consistently showing promise that caught the attention of major league scouts.
King made his MLB debut on September 23, 1955, with the Washington Senators, where he started to establish his presence in the league. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians, but it was his time with the Senators that defined many of his early years in the sport. He often showcased his power at the plate, hitting key home runs and driving in crucial runs during tight games. Over the span of his career, King compiled a batting average of .255, along with 56 home runs and 181 runs batted in, leaving an indelible mark on his teams and fans alike.
Despite ups and downs, including injuries that hindered his playing time, Jim King's resilience and love for baseball remained unwavering. His ability to adapt to various roles within the team further endeared him to coaches and teammates. After retiring from professional play, King remained connected to baseball through coaching and mentoring young athletes, sharing his knowledge and passion for the game. His journey through the major leagues not only exemplifies the spirit of perseverance but also serves as an inspiration to aspiring baseball players across the country. Jim King's legacy continues to resonate in the baseball community, reminding fans of the dedication and hard work that characterizes the sport.
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Current items with a signature of Jim King
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Traded items with a signature of Jim King
The most expensive item with a signature of Jim King (1970 Topps #131 Jim King Signed PSA/DNA 8 Auto 10 POP 1 NONE HIGHER) was sold in April 2025 for $304.98 while the cheapest item (Jim King signed index card - Senators) found a new owner for $0.49 in July 2008. The month with the most items sold (11) was March 2025 with an average selling price of $15.00 for an autographed item of Jim King. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2023 with $100.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.89 was July 2020. In average, an autographed item from Jim King is worth $4.97.
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Latest News about Jim King
Greatest Cardinals No. 50: RHP Silver King (02/12/2019): STL Cardinals pitcher Silver King is the 50th best player in the MLB baseball team’s history. He was a pitcher for the team when they were known as the St. Louis Browns of the American Association. King George sheriff announces retirement (01/09/2019): King George Sheriff Steve Dempsey, who started his law enforcement career as a patrol officer and was the first deputy in the county with a canine, is leaving the department Anniversary of Enberg's death resonates with Bill Walton, Billie Jean King, Vin (12/21/2018): The voice and legacy of broadcast legend and La Jolla resident Dick Enberg, silenced a year ago by a heart attack, continues to resonate. 
Arena board honors Jim King (03/09/2015): KFC Yum! Center will have “Jim King Board Room” Louisville Arena Authority adopts resolution in memory of Jim King (03/09/2015): The organization's board of directors unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.
Older News Stories about Jim King
Arena board honors Jim King (03/2015): KFC Yum! Center will have “Jim King Board Room” Metro Council picks new District 10 member to take Jim King's seat (02/2015): On Thursday night, the Louisville Metro Council is expected to select a new District 10 council member to fill the seat of the late council president, Jim King. Tandy elected council president after emotional tributes to Jim King (01/2015): Louisville Metro Council members on Thursday honored their late president, Jim King, with flags flown over City Hall after his death. Jim King: Minimum wage needs to be lowered to avoid mayor's veto (12/2014): An ordinance to raise the minimum wage in Jefferson County to $10.10 an hour cleared its first hurdle in the Metro Council on Monday, but Council President Jim King suggested the proposed wage will need to be lowered to avoid a veto by Mayor Greg Fischer. 34th annual Kingfish Tournament docks at Jim King Park July 19-26 (07/2014): When the 34th Annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament takes over the city's Jim King Park and the Sisters Creek Boat Ramp from July 19 through July 26, both city facilities will be closed to boaters unless they are competing. Metro Ethics Commission dismisses complaints against Jim King (03/2014): The commission met to review complaints that council president Jim King has a conflict of interest because of his job as a banker. Jim King's attorney says ethics complaints examined by FBI are harassment (02/2014): An attorney for Louisville Metro Council President Jim King contends that a Louisville woman who has talked to FBI agents about her allegations against King and another council member is harassing him with multiple ethics complaints and should be referred Jim King appoints Louisville Metro Council member to arena authority (01/2014): Louisville Metro Council President Jim King appointed Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton to fill the council's ex officio position on the Louisville Arena Authority that oversees the KFC Yum! Center.
