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'''James Henry Landis''' (born March 9, 1934 in ]) is a former ] ] (MLB) ] who played for six teams from 1957 through 1967. He was an ] (AL) ] in 1962 and won five consecutive ] ]s. He is considered to be one of the best defensive center fielders in MLB history.<ref></ref> '''James Henry Landis''' (born March 9, 1934 in ]) is a former ] ] (MLB) ] who played for six teams from 1957 through 1967. He was an ] (AL) ] in 1962 and won five consecutive ] ]s. He is considered to be one of the best defensive center fielders in MLB history.<ref></ref>


==Biography== ==MLB career==
Landis attended ] where he was a star ] and ] in ]. He was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent in 1952.<ref>{{Cite journal Landis attended ] where he was a star ] and ] in ]. He was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent in 1952.<ref>{{Cite journal
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| accessdate = November 18, 2011}}</ref> He served in the ] in 1954 and 1955, and was stationed in ]. | accessdate = November 18, 2011}}</ref> He served in the ] in 1954 and 1955, and was stationed in ].


===Major League career===
Landis began his career in the major leagues playing for the ] in 1957 where he remained for 7 more seasons. He helped the ] win the 1959 ] ], hitting ] with 26 ]s. He led the ] that season with 13 ] and 426 and 420 ] as a center fielder and an ], and hit .292 during the ] against the ]. Landis began his career in the major leagues playing for the ] in 1957 where he remained for 7 more seasons. He helped the ] win the 1959 ] ], hitting ] with 26 ]s. He led the ] that season with 13 ] and 426 and 420 ] as a center fielder and an ], and hit .292 during the ] against the ].


In 1960, he hit .253 and had 23 ]. In 1961, he hit .283 with 22 ]s, 8 ], and 85 ]s. In 1962, he played in two All-Star games. He won five ] ]s for center field, from 1960 through 1964. In 1963, Landis led the American League in fielding with a .993 ] both as a center fielder and an outfielder. In the 1960 season, he hit .253 and had 23 ]. In 1961, he hit .283 with 22 ]s, 8 ], 85 ]s, and won his first of five consecutive ] ]s. In 1962, he played in two All-Star games.<ref>Sportsdata. Midsummer Classics: Celebrating MLB's All-Star Game. "there were two games a year from 1959 to 1962" ..."all players who were named to the AL or NL roster were credited one appearance per season." Retrieved February 26, 2015 </ref>In 1963, Landis led the American League in fielding with a .993 ] both as a center fielder and an outfielder.


Landis was traded on January 20, 1965 to the ], where he played one season. He also played one season for the ] in 1966. In 1967, he finished his MLB career playing for three teams: The ], ], and the ]. Landis was traded on January 20, 1965 to the ], where he played one season. He also played one season for the ] in 1966. In 1967, he finished his MLB career playing for three teams: The ], ], and the ].


===Later years=== == Later years ==
Landis went into the safety sign business for several years after playing professional baseball and also coached for Babe Ruth League baseball. He makes his home in ] with his wife Sandy (] Foster).)<ref>{{Cite journal Landis went into the safety sign business for several years after playing professional baseball and also coached for Babe Ruth League baseball. He makes his home in ] with his wife Sandy (] Foster).)<ref>{{Cite journal
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===Legacy=== == Legacy ==
The Chicago White Sox announced on September 30, 2000, that Jim Landis and 26 other former and active White Sox players were members of the Chicago White Sox All-Century Team. The Chicago White Sox announced on September 30, 2000, that Jim Landis and 26 other former and active White Sox players were members of the Chicago White Sox All-Century Team.


Revision as of 07:07, 27 February 2015

For other people named Jim Landis, see James Landis (disambiguation). Baseball player
Jim Landis
Landis in 1962.
Center Fielder
Born: (1934-03-09) March 9, 1934 (age 90)
Fresno, California
Batted: RightThrew: Right
debut
April 16, 1957, for the Chicago White Sox
Last appearance
August 27, 1967, for the Boston Red Sox
Career statistics
Batting average.247
Home runs93
Runs scored625
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Teams
Career highlights and awards

James Henry Landis (born March 9, 1934 in Fresno, California) is a former American Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder who played for six teams from 1957 through 1967. He was an American League (AL) All-Star in 1962 and won five consecutive American League Gold Glove Awards. He is considered to be one of the best defensive center fielders in MLB history.

MLB career

Landis attended Richmond High School (Richmond, California) where he was a star third baseman and Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California. He was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army in 1954 and 1955, and was stationed in Alaska.

Landis began his career in the major leagues playing for the Chicago White Sox in 1957 where he remained for 7 more seasons. He helped the "Go-Go White Sox" win the 1959 American League Pennant, hitting .272 with 26 doubles. He led the American League that season with 13 sacrifice hits and 426 and 420 putouts as a center fielder and an outfielder, and hit .292 during the 1959 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In the 1960 season, he hit .253 and had 23 stolen bases. In 1961, he hit .283 with 22 home runs, 8 triples, 85 RBIs, and won his first of five consecutive American League Gold Glove Awards. In 1962, he played in two All-Star games.In 1963, Landis led the American League in fielding with a .993 fielding average both as a center fielder and an outfielder.

Landis was traded on January 20, 1965 to the Kansas City Athletics, where he played one season. He also played one season for the Cleveland Indians in 1966. In 1967, he finished his MLB career playing for three teams: The Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, and the Boston Red Sox.

Later years

Landis went into the safety sign business for several years after playing professional baseball and also coached for Babe Ruth League baseball. He makes his home in Napa, California with his wife Sandy (nee Foster).)

Legacy

The Chicago White Sox announced on September 30, 2000, that Jim Landis and 26 other former and active White Sox players were members of the Chicago White Sox All-Century Team.

References

  1. Society of American Baseball Research (SABR), Jim Landis
  2. Wilcox, Andy (November 15, 2011). "Spending time with a local legend". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved November 18, 2011. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. Sportsdata. Midsummer Classics: Celebrating MLB's All-Star Game. "there were two games a year from 1959 to 1962" ..."all players who were named to the AL or NL roster were credited one appearance per season." Retrieved February 26, 2015
  4. "Landis 50 year Anniversary". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. December 3, 2006. Retrieved October 27, 2010. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

External links

American League Outfielder Gold Glove Award

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