Biography

Jim Northrup was born on November 24, 1939 in Breckenridge, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Michigan & Trumbull (1999), 1972 American League Championship Series (1972) and The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame... (2005). He was married to Patty. He died on June 8, 2011 in Grand Blanc, Michigan, USA.

Member of 1968 World Series Champion Detroit Tigers team. Member of 1972 American League Eastern Division Champion Detroit Tigers team. Member of 1974 American League Eastern Division Champion Baltimore Orioles team.

Played for the Detroit Tigers (1964-1974), Montreal Expos (1974), and Baltimore Orioles (1974-1975).

Finished 35th in voting for 1969 American League MVP for having .295 Batting Average (160 for 543), 79 Runs, 31 Doubles, 5 Triples, 25 Home Runs, 66 RBI, 4 Stolen Bases, 52 Walks, .358 On base percentage, .508 Slugging percentage, 276 Total Bases, 1 Sacrifice Hit, 3 Sacrifice Flies and 1 Intentional Walk in 148 Games.

Finished 13th in voting for 1968 American League MVP for having .264 Batting Average (153 for 580), 76 Runs, 29 Doubles, 7 Triples, 21 Home Runs, 90 RBI, 4 Stolen Bases, 50 Walks, .324 On base percentage, .447 Slugging percentage, 259 Total Bases, 4 Sacrifice Hits, 5 Sacrifice Flies and 4 Intentional Walks in 154 Games.