Jim Coates (full name: James Alton Coates; Mummy) played pitcher from 1956 until 1967 for the New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Cincinnati Reds and California Angels. He played for the Yankees from 1956 - 1962, Senators in 1963, Reds in 1963 and Angels from 1965 - 1967. Over 9 seasons, he started 46 games, won 43 games, struck out 396 batters, and had a 4.00 ERA. Born on August 4, 1932 in Farnham, VA, Coates stands 6' 4" and weighs 192 lb. He attended Lively (Lively, VA) high school. His debut was on September 21, 1956 and he played his final game on September 30, 1967. Over his career, Coates made $11,000. Common misspellings of his name include James Alton james Jim jimmie jimmy Mummy Coates.