I cried when watching this. Jim as an old frail man, & now he's gone. One of my heroes as a kid - the greatest baseball team ever. He's young forever in my mind, as were all the "Boys of Summer" in Detroit 1968.
Incredible WS in '68 for Northrup- the grand slam in the Tigers' game 6 rout, and the triple in game 7 against Gibson, who had a monster season that year (1.12 era). Great WS !
Jim Northrop played with Baltimore after leaving Detroit and I remember Earl Weaver using him on many occasions when a big hit was needed. This guy was clutch.
@@FromGloryDays You're more than welcome. I remember the '68 season. Just when Balt began to make gains in the pennant race the Tigers would pull away. Weaver replaced Hank Bauer at mid-season and Balt finished strong but the Tigers were not to be denied in '68. So many things happened that year. I was in the 9th grade and an Orioles fan.
In college I was a tow truck driver for AAA Michigan. I showed up for a call and it was for Jim Northrup. He was one of my favorite Tigers for all time and meeting him was incredible! He was a perfect down to earth gentleman and was very kind. RIP Mr. Northrup.
Jim Northrup was my all-time favorite Tiger player. I remember the game where he hit two grand slams. What few remember is that later in the game he came up again with the bases loaded and nearly hit another one. He also made one of the best catches I've ever seen made by a left fielder at Tiger Stadium. Jimmy was a great athlete. God bless you Jim! You gave this young lad a lot of baseball thrills and memories!
You might not believe me i never met him but my father and uncle did jim northrup is related to my family sadly he passed before I was born I have learned he is my cousin
At a Sunday afternoon game at Fenway Park in 1972, Jim Northrup playing right field, a woman came from behind and attempted to put her arms around Northrup who got loose and trotted to the infield as security managed the situation. It was funny as I was just a kid watching this. Woody Fryman I remember pitched that day.
@@searchforthestrangler5034 She was famous for doing that. If the one you saw was short, blonde, and had huge breasts then it was probably her. I remember George Brett blushed like he was embarrassed. All of the players loved it except for Pete Rose, who said that if she tried to kiss him he would deck her.
@@dallasbrubaker6054 Yeah, you're right that probably was her. I didn't know who that was at that time. I was nine. Needless to say things like that didn't get my interest at that age. Very funny what you said about Pete Rose. Thanks.
First time at Tiger Stadium, 9 years old, Northrup was my hero. Afraid, I walked to him before the game, he was in the front seats. I handed him a ball my father bought me just for his autograph. I asked him timidly for him to sign it. He barked at me, fuck you kid, get the fuck away from me! He threw the ball at me. I went back up to where my dad was sitting, he asked me what happened...........my father went down and punched hiss ass.
@@dallasbrubaker6054 , Not bullshit. My Father was raised an orphan in a Catholic church in Detroit, and was on the streets at 16. He was a badass. Of course we were booted from the stadium, but Jim got his. After, Pops took me to his brothers corner bar, had my first 'Vernor's', because it looked like the beer they were drinking. They were crazy laughing reliving the story. This was in my family tales FOREVER!
@@tymesho so you are saying that a) Jim Northridge told you to F off...and b) your dad beat him up? 😆 Sober up. Did your dad tell you this or did you actually see it?
Northrup had a less than charitable side to him (as do many people) and I don’t doubt Michigan Mister’s account at all. Lots of players were snotty or worse when it came to autographs.
MICKEY LOLICH WON 3 GAMES FOR DETROIT IN THE 1968 WORLD SERIES AGAINST THE CARDINALS...BUT NORTHRUPS BASES CLEARING HIT OVER THE HEAD OF CARDINALS CENTER FIELDER CURT FLOOD WAS A BIG REASON WHY THE TIGERS 🐅 WON THAT SERIES
That catch saved the game and a shutout for Lolich 'cause it happened in the bottom of the ninth, if it's the catch I'm thinking of. Absolutely classic way of ending a game.
i remember his huge at bat in game 7 of the 68 world series , when he hit the fly ball to curt flood in center that was misjudged with the bases loaded, I believe; a great ball player
Somehow, the interviewer reminds me of Chevy Chase, although he’s not trying to be funny. Something about his mannerisms, the way he talks, the slight smile he always has on his face, and he kinda looks like him.
Jim was a fine player and certainly was one of the important players on the 1968 world champion Tigers. However, we was not Rookie of the Year as the host says at the start of the program.
William Snyder Thanks for watching and your comment. Jim was the International League Rookie of the Year in 1964, as he hit .312 with 18 home runs and 92 RBIs.
IN 1971 I WENT TO CLASS AND LO AND BEHOLD THERE WAS THE GREAT JIM NORTHRUP NEAR THE FLOOR SHOWING THE GUYS HOW TO CATCH THE BALL AND THEN RELAY THE BALL OFF THE WALL TO WILLIE HORTON.TO THROW THE GUY OUT AT SECOND BECAUSE HIS BACK WAS TURNED...I LISTENED TO JIM NORTHRUP ABOUT 45 MINUTES..THIS MAN KNEW BASEBALL AND WAS AN EDUCATOR BETTER THAN MANY OTHER EDUCATORS I HAVE HAD. AND I HAVE HAD MANY..NORTHRUP. CASH..HORTON...STANLEY... MCLAIN ...LOLICH...SHOULD ALL BE IN THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME BY NOW..AND SHAME ON ANY GROUP THAT WOULD DENY THEM THIS RIGHT...THANK YOU...AND MAY YOUR FIRST CHILD BE A MASCULINE CHILD...FOGITABOUIT... .
I thought it had to with Billy getting in one punch out at a bar too many for Jim Campbell to handle. Detroit was a blue-collar town then, and the fans were for the most part angry when a combative type like Martin got canned.
When I was a kid in Michigan, Jim Northrup was next to God. Only behind Kaline. Thank you algorithm for putting this on my list...
I cried when watching this. Jim as an old frail man, & now he's gone. One of my heroes as a kid - the greatest baseball team ever. He's young forever in my mind, as were all the "Boys of Summer" in Detroit 1968.
Well at least he was "with it" and coherent.
Taught his grandson
Aww, dry your tears
Incredible WS in '68 for Northrup- the grand slam in the Tigers' game 6 rout, and the triple in game 7 against Gibson, who had a monster season that year (1.12 era). Great WS !
Jim Northrop played with Baltimore after leaving Detroit and I remember Earl Weaver using him on many occasions when a big hit was needed. This guy was clutch.
Thanks for the comment. Jim spoke VERY highly of Earl Weaver.
@@FromGloryDays You're more than welcome. I remember the '68 season. Just when Balt began to make gains in the pennant race the Tigers would pull away. Weaver replaced Hank Bauer at mid-season and Balt finished strong but the Tigers were not to be denied in '68. So many things happened that year. I was in the 9th grade and an Orioles fan.
In college I was a tow truck driver for AAA Michigan. I showed up for a call and it was for Jim Northrup. He was one of my favorite Tigers for all time and meeting him was incredible! He was a perfect down to earth gentleman and was very kind. RIP Mr. Northrup.
God bless Jim northrup
Jim was definitely one of the good guys.
Jim Northrup was my all-time favorite Tiger player. I remember the game where he hit two grand slams. What few remember is that later in the game he came up again with the bases loaded and nearly hit another one. He also made one of the best catches I've ever seen made by a left fielder at Tiger Stadium. Jimmy was a great athlete. God bless you Jim! You gave this young lad a lot of baseball thrills and memories!
I was playing ping pong with my brother in the basement the night he almost hit three grand slams. Ernie Harwell called it.
I was listening to the game on the radio in my basement. I’ll never forget it. Imagine if he had a third grand slam 😮
The day I watched this video was the day I learned that Jim Northrup passed away it's heartbreaking. RIP Jim. 9-17-11
You might not believe me i never met him but my father and uncle did jim northrup is related to my family sadly he passed before I was born
I have learned he is my cousin
Jim Northrup hit 2 grand slams in back-to-back at bats. He was a great hitter.
I was 14 and was listening to that game on the radio and as I recall he came up again with the bases loaded and struck out? It was 56 years ago.
Loyal hearts will cherish ever... One of the Greatest Scots!
At a Sunday afternoon game at Fenway Park in 1972, Jim Northrup playing right field, a woman came from behind and attempted to put her arms around Northrup who got loose and trotted to the infield as security managed the situation. It was funny as I was just a kid watching this. Woody Fryman I remember pitched that day.
Morganna?
@@dallasbrubaker6054 Could have been. Remember her?
@@searchforthestrangler5034 She was famous for doing that.
If the one you saw was short, blonde, and had huge breasts then it was probably her.
I remember George Brett blushed like he was embarrassed.
All of the players loved it except for Pete Rose, who said that if she tried to kiss him he would deck her.
@@dallasbrubaker6054 Yeah, you're right that probably was her. I didn't know who that was at that time. I was nine. Needless to say things like that didn't get my interest at that age. Very funny what you said about Pete Rose. Thanks.
First time at Tiger Stadium, 9 years old, Northrup was my hero. Afraid, I walked to him before the game, he was in the front seats. I handed him a ball my father bought me just for his autograph. I asked him timidly for him to sign it. He barked at me, fuck you kid, get the fuck away from me! He threw the ball at me. I went back up to where my dad was sitting, he asked me what happened...........my father went down and punched hiss ass.
"Okay, I will take 'Bullshit Stories About Jim Northrup' for $800, Alex"
@@dallasbrubaker6054 , Not bullshit. My Father was raised an orphan in a Catholic church in Detroit, and was on the streets at 16. He was a badass. Of course we were booted from the stadium, but Jim got his. After, Pops took me to his brothers corner bar, had my first 'Vernor's', because it looked like the beer they were drinking. They were crazy laughing reliving the story. This was in my family tales FOREVER!
@@tymesho so you are saying that a) Jim Northridge told you to F off...and b) your dad beat him up?
😆 Sober up.
Did your dad tell you this or did you actually see it?
@@dallasbrubaker6054 "Northrup."
Northrup had a less than charitable side to him (as do many people) and I don’t doubt Michigan Mister’s account at all. Lots of players were snotty or worse when it came to autographs.
Thanks for your question. Jim Northrup's episode was taped earlier in 2009. He passed away in 2011.
MICKEY LOLICH WON 3 GAMES FOR DETROIT IN THE 1968 WORLD SERIES AGAINST THE CARDINALS...BUT NORTHRUPS BASES CLEARING HIT OVER THE HEAD OF CARDINALS CENTER FIELDER CURT FLOOD WAS A BIG REASON WHY THE TIGERS 🐅 WON THAT SERIES
A great man.
Jim Northrup could have been a 1960s Ohtani if they’d have let him pitch.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Northrup.
That catch saved the game and a shutout for Lolich 'cause it happened in the bottom of the ninth, if it's the catch I'm thinking of. Absolutely classic way of ending a game.
jim notrhup is my grandpas cousin and so he my dads uncle and then my great uncle i see him all the time
i remember his huge at bat in game 7 of the 68 world series , when he hit the fly ball to curt flood in center that was misjudged with the bases loaded, I believe; a great ball player
RIP Jim
Somehow, the interviewer reminds me of Chevy Chase, although he’s not trying to be funny. Something about his mannerisms, the way he talks, the slight smile he always has on his face, and he kinda looks like him.
I remember that catch..............in fact it was the catch of the year in 1972..........he threw to Paul Jata at first base to double off someone
Jim was a fine player and certainly was one of the important players on the 1968 world champion Tigers. However, we was not Rookie of the Year as the host says at the start of the program.
William Snyder Thanks for watching and your comment. Jim was the International League Rookie of the Year in 1964, as he hit .312 with 18 home runs and 92 RBIs.
Are you talking about Jim Northrup's catch of the year in July of 1972 where he robbed Baltimore's Dave Johnson of a homerun and made a double play?
IN 1971 I WENT TO CLASS AND LO AND BEHOLD THERE WAS THE GREAT JIM NORTHRUP NEAR THE FLOOR SHOWING THE GUYS HOW TO CATCH THE BALL AND THEN RELAY THE BALL OFF THE WALL TO WILLIE HORTON.TO THROW THE GUY OUT AT SECOND BECAUSE HIS BACK WAS TURNED...I LISTENED TO JIM NORTHRUP ABOUT 45 MINUTES..THIS MAN KNEW BASEBALL AND WAS AN EDUCATOR BETTER THAN MANY OTHER EDUCATORS I HAVE HAD.
AND I HAVE HAD MANY..NORTHRUP. CASH..HORTON...STANLEY...
MCLAIN ...LOLICH...SHOULD ALL BE IN THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME BY NOW..AND SHAME ON ANY GROUP THAT WOULD DENY THEM THIS RIGHT...THANK YOU...AND MAY YOUR FIRST CHILD BE A MASCULINE CHILD...FOGITABOUIT...
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McLain should be nowhere near the Hall of Fame
Billy said that Jim thought he was the greatest & Jim was aggravated Billy didnt play him more; simply it was an ego clash.
Wow...he looks so sad now.... :'-(
A lot of that is aging. I've had the same look since turning 65
@@edlutz7218I can relate to that.
Cuz Billy Martin was a jerk and got fired for ordering the tiger pitchers to use the spitball illegally
I thought it had to with Billy getting in one punch out at a bar too many for Jim Campbell to handle.
Detroit was a blue-collar town then, and the fans were for the most part angry when a combative type like Martin got canned.
Why did he hate Billy Martin so much?