What year did Catfish Hunter die?

September 9, 1999

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Also question is, what did Catfish Hunter die from?

Lou Gehrig's disease

Similarly, is Catfish Hunter alive? Deceased (1946–1999)

Also, how old was Catfish Hunter when he died?

53 years (1946–1999)

When did Catfish Hunter play?

1965 Oakland Athletics

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Where is Catfish Hunter buried?

North Carolina, United States

Why was Catfish Hunter called catfish?

Kansas City/Oakland Athletics

Finley gave Hunter the nickname "Catfish" in 1965 because he thought his 19-year-old pitcher needed a flashy nickname. In 1966 and 1967, Hunter was named to the American League All-Star team. Prior to the 1968 season, Finley moved the A's from Kansas City to Oakland.

How many children did Catfish Hunter have?

James Augustus ("Catfish") Hunter, baseball player: born Hertford, North Carolina 8 April 1946; married (two sons, one daughter); died Hertford 9 September 1999.

Where is Catfish Hunter from?

Hertford, North Carolina, United States

What number was Catfish Hunter?

Oakland Athletics / Pitcher

Who retired from baseball because of ALS?

Gehrig