Jim Gantner

: January 10, 2024
: Baseball Player

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Full Name	Jim Gantner
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 5, 1953(1953-01-05)
Age	71
Birthplace	Fond du Lac
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jim Gantner Biography

Name	Jim Gantner
Birthday	Jan 5
Birth Year	1953
Place Of Birth	Fond du Lac
Home Town	Wisconsin
Birth Country	United States
Birth Sign	Capricorn
Children(s)	Jamie Gantner

Jim Gantner is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 5, 1953 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. James Elmer Gantner (born January 5 1953) is an ex- Major League Baseball player who played for the entire time playing for Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee Brewers (1976-92).

Gantner is not a regular home run hitter. The 3rd of September, 1991 Gantner struck his first home hit since 1987, bringing to an end an entire streak of 1,762 games without a single. Gantner’s final home run of his career was in August 14th, 1992 in the 13th innings, facing Boston Red Sox reliever Jeff Reardon. Gantner hit the pitch he was throwing into the bleachers of the right field at Milwaukee County Stadium, giving the Brewers the victory of 8-7. Brewers announcer Bob Uecker had the call withthe following words “Here’s the pitch to Gantner. He hits one to right and deep. Get up. Get up. Get outta here – gone! A dinger for Klinger! And this game is over. Woah, Jimmy Gantner!”

Gantner entered his first season as field manager of the Wisconsin Woodchucks in the Northwoods League in 2007.

Gantner grew up in Eden, Wisconsin, and attended Campbellsport High School in nearby Campbellsport, Wisconsin. He played his college baseball at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, where he was enshrined into the Titans’ Hall of Fame in 1984.

Gantner pitched an innings of relief against Kansas City Royals on August 29th, 1979. He allowed two hits. Although the game was one of the most lopsided Gantner was nearly ejected because of a dispute over strikes and balls in front of the umpire.

Jim Gantner Net Worth

Net Worth	$5 Million
Source Of Income	Baseball Player
House	Living in own house.

Jim Gantner is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Gantner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gantner was a 12th round draft pick in 1974’s amateur draft. Gantner was a two-year player with the minors prior to becoming a majors call-up. He is most well-known for his steady play that resulted in an impressive .274 lifetime batting average over 17 seasons. Gantner or “Gumby” as he was popularly referred to due to his ability to turn double plays and is the 2nd baseman of the Brewers who took home the American League pennant in 1982 but lost seven out of the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. Gantner was the one to score the final winning run in the seventh 5th inning in the crucial match of the ALCS and scored after Charlie Moore on Cecil Cooper’s RBI single. Gantner was a star in the infield throughout the 1980s alongside Hall of Famer Robin Yount (SS/OF), Paul Molitor (3B) as well as the former Brewer legendary Cecil Cooper (1B).

In his first campaign, Gantner pinch-ran for Hank Aaron in Aaron’s last Major League game on October 3, 1976.

Gantner was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.

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Who is Jim Gantner Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Gantner celebrates birthday on January 5 of every year.

Is Jim Gantner in the Hall of Fame?

Gantner grew up in Eden, Wisconsin, and attended Campbellsport High School in nearby Campbellsport. He played his college baseball at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, where he was enshrined into the Titans’ Hall of Fame in 1984.

How old is Jim Gantner?

69 years (January 5, 1953)

Where does Jim Gantner live now?

Jim Gantner has learned that in some ways you can go home again. The former Brewers second baseman and his wife, Jeannine, have moved back to Jim’s hometown of Eden, about an hour north of Milwaukee, near Fond du Lac.

What number was Jim Gantner?

And if you’re also like me, you might be wondering why the No. 17 jersey isn’t retired. That number belonged to James Elmer “Gumby” Gantner for 17 years, as he played in Milwaukee from 1976-92.