Summary
Jim Willis, a former pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, passed away at the age of 98. He played for two seasons with the Cubs and was involved in baseball and basketball during his university years. After his sports career, Willis worked as a teacher and school principal in Louisiana.
Key Facts
- Jim Willis pitched for the Chicago Cubs during the 1953 and 1954 seasons.
- He had a record of 2-2 with a 3.39 ERA in 27 games for the Cubs.
- Willis was originally from Doyline, Louisiana.
- He played basketball and baseball at Northwestern State University and was the first player from there to join Major League Baseball.
- Willis served in the Army during World War II but the war ended while he was still in training.
- After retiring from baseball, Willis became a teacher and principal at Boyce High School in Louisiana.
- He is survived by four children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
