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Manuel Joseph "Jungle Jim" Rivera (July 22, 1921 – November 13, 2017) was an American professional baseball outfielder. He played for three Major League Baseball (MLB) teams over ten seasons: St. Louis Browns (1952), Chicago White Sox (1952–1961), and Kansas City Athletics (1961).
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- July 22, 1921
Jim Rivera was a Puerto Rican-born baseball player who played for the White Sox, Browns, and Athletics in the 1950s. He was known for his daring style, his prison past, and his friendship with Rogers Hornsby.
Nov 14, 2017 · Jim Rivera was a member of the 1959 AL pennant-winning team and played for the White Sox, Browns and Athletics. He led the AL in triples and stolen bases in 1953 and 1955 respectively.
Nov 14, 2017 · Jim Rivera, an outfielder who played a key role in the White Sox’s 1959 American League pennant-winning team, died Monday night in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was 96.
- Chris Kuc
Nov 14, 2017 · CHICAGO -- Jim Rivera, an outfielder on the White Sox 1959 American League pennant-winning squad, passed away Monday night at the age of 96 in Fort Wayne, Ind."Jungle Jim" played for the White Sox from 1952-61, hitting .257 with 134 doubles, 50 triples, 77 home runs, 382 RBIs and 146.
Jul 26, 2021 · Jungle Jim Rivera was one of the most popular Chicago White Sox players, at a time when the White Sox were consistently good but usually unable to catch the New York Yankees. He played almost his entire major league career with the White Sox, except for parts of his first and last seasons.
