Background
Bouton, James Alan was born on March 8, 1939 in Newark. Son of George H. and Trudy (Vischer) Bouton.
professional baseball player entrepreneur sportscaster author
Bouton, James Alan was born on March 8, 1939 in Newark. Son of George H. and Trudy (Vischer) Bouton.
Student, Western Michigan University, 1959. Student, Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Professional baseball player, New York Yankees, 1962-1968; Professional baseball player, Seattle Pilots, 1969; Professional baseball player, Houston Astros, 1969-1970; formerly sportscaster, ABC-television formerly sportscaster, Columbia Broadcasting System-television played in Minor Leagues and Mexican League, 1977-1978; with, Atlanta Braves, 1978; retired, 1978; president, Big League Cards, Inc., 1983. Member American League All-Star Team, 1963.
Married Barbara Heister, 1962. Children: Michael, Laurie, David. Married Paula Kurman, June 27, 1982.