Jim Clancy Passes Away
Briefly

Jim Clancy was a significant player in Major League Baseball, known for his time with the Toronto Blue Jays and his impressive pitching career. Drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1974, he joined the Blue Jays in their inaugural season in 1977, serving as a key member of their rotation for a decade. Clancy earned an All-Star selection in 1982 and led the league with 40 starts. He wrapped up his career with the Atlanta Braves, contributing to their 1991 pennant-winning team, and remains a respected figure in Blue Jays history.
Jim Clancy was drafted by the Rangers in the fourth round of the 1974 draft and went on to have a stellar career with the Toronto Blue Jays.
He was an All-Star in 1982, leading MLB with 40 starts and earning 16 wins while posting a career-high 266 2/3 innings.
Clancy finished his Blue Jays tenure with 128 wins and a 4.10 ERA, ranking high in franchise history for innings pitched and strikeouts.
He was part of Atlanta’s pennant-winning team in 1991, pitching in the World Series and earning the win in Game 3 against Minnesota.
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