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Jimmy Key
Class of 2009 Category: Baseball
Born: 4/22/1961 Birthplace: Huntsville, AL
Jimmy Key was born April 22, 1961 in Huntsville, AL. He played collegiately at Clemson University from 1980-82 where he compiled a 20-14 record. He is the only baseball player in Clemson history to be first-team All-ACC at two positions in the same season, as a pitcher and designated hitter. He was drafted in the third round of the 82 draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. Set a club record for a rookie with ten saves. He holds record for most wins by a lefty in Blue Jays history (116). In 93 he signed a free agent contract with the New York Yankees and posted his best record 18-6 with a 3.00 ERA. He won game six in two different World Series both against the Atlanta Braves (92 and 96). He was voted to the All-Star game four times. Named the Sporting News Pitcher of theYear twice (87 and 94).
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