Jim Turner Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Jim Turner Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Jim Turner:

Jim Turner (full name: James Riley Turner; Milkman Jim) played pitcher from 1937 until 1945 for the Boston Bees, Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees. He played for the Bees from 1937 - 1939, Reds from 1940 - 1942 and Yankees from 1942 - 1945. Over 9 seasons, he started 119 games, won 69 games, struck out 329 batters, and had a 3.22 ERA. Born on August 6, 1903 in Antioch, TN, Turner stood 6' 0" and weighed 185 lb. He attended Cane Ridge (Nashville, TN) (All Transactions) high school. His debut was on April 30, 1937 and he played his final game on September 13, 1945. Common misspellings of his name include James Milkman james Jim jimmie jimmy Riley Turner.