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- Birth nameJames Louis Fregosi
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Jim Fregosi was born on April 4, 1942 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Arli$$ (1996), Pro Bowlers' Tour (1962) and Sunday Night Baseball (1990). He was married to Joni Roberta Dunn and Janet Bennett. He died on February 14, 2014 in Miami, Florida, USA.
- SpousesJoni Roberta Dunn(November 16, 1986 - February 14, 2014) (his death, 2 children)Janet Bennett(December 10, 1961 - ?) (divorced, 3 children)
- Known as a top-hitting shortstop
- Number 11 jersey with the Los Angeles/California Angels
- Infielder for Los Angeles/California Angels (1961-1971), New York Mets (1972-1973), Texas Rangers (1973-1977), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1977-1978)
- Acquired by the Mets from the Angels on December 10, 1971 for pitchers Nolan Ryan and Don Rose, outfielder Leroy Stanton and catcher Francisco Estrada in what is regarded by many as the worst and most disastrous trade in Met history. Sold to the Texas Rangers on July 11, 1973.
- Played in first major league game on September 14, 1961.
- Played in final major league on May 31, 1978.
- Won 11 varsity letters in baseball, football, basketball, and track at Serra High School (San Mateo, CA).
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