The Texas League rookie of the year in his first pro season (1958) and an International
League all-star the following year, James was a platoon player with the Cardinals,
splitting leftfield duty with Stan Musial in 1963.
(MC)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 10, 1961: The Cardinals tie a major-league record when three pinch hitters -- Charlie James, Don Taussig, and Alex Grammas -- strike out in the 9th inning against the Reds. Cincinnati's Bill Henry pitches just the 9th to save the 3–2 win, the Reds' 9th in a row.