Jim Lonborg

James Reynold Lonborg (born April 16, 1942) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played with the Boston Red Sox (1965-71), Milwaukee Brewers (1972) and Philadelphia Phillies (1973-79). He was known as "Gentleman Jim" during his 15 year career for his fearlessness for pitching on the inside of the plate.

Born in Santa Maria, California, Lonborg graduated from Stanford University.

He enjoyed his best year in the 1967 Red Sox' "Impossible Dream" season, when he led American League pitchers in wins (22), games started (39), and strikeouts (246). In the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, he pitched what was only the fourth one-hitter in Series history. In addition, he received the Cy Young Award, played in the All-Star game, and finished prominently in voting for the MVP award (6th in the voting).

In his 15-year career, Lonborg compiled a 157-137 record with 1475 strikeouts, a 3.86 ERA, 24 complete games, 15 shutouts, and 2464.1 innings in 425 games.

After retiring, Lonborg attended the Tufts University Dental School and has worked as a dentist in Hanover, Massachusetts since. He is active in many nonprofit organizations including Catholic Charities, Little League Baseball, and The Jimmy Fund. He currently lives in Scituate, Massachusetts.

Jim Lonborg was selected to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002.

On the Boston-based sitcom Cheers, the photo of Sam Malone pitching is that of Lonborg. Sam also wore Lonborg's number 16.