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Barr signed with the Giants after starring for a University of Southern California team that included Bill Lee, Brent Strom, and Dave Kingman. Called up for long relief in August 1971, he helped the Giants to a Western Division title. The next August, he earned a starting slot after retiring 41 consecutive batters in relief. He won at least 11 games each season from 1973 through 1977, with a peak year of 15-12 in 1976. In 1974 he allowed only 1.76 walks per nine innings. He signed as a free agent with the Angels in 1979, but after arm trouble, returned to the Giants in 1982. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 29, 1972: During a 3–0 win over St. Louis, San Francisco's Jim Barr retires the first 20 batters to face him. Six days earlier, Barr had gotten out the last 21 men to face him. This gives Barr a major-league record of 41 consecutive batsmen retired.