Jim Clancy, a vital pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, passed away at the age of 69. He debuted on July 26, 1977, during the team's expansion season after being selected sixth overall in the 1976 draft. Over his 12 seasons with the club, he became known for his durability, starting over 30 games eight times and pitching more than 200 innings six times. Clancy ranks second in team history in multiple categories, including starts and innings pitched. His legacy includes being a key part of the Blue Jays' competitive years in the early 1980s.
Jim Clancy, who made his Major League debut during the Toronto Blue Jays' 1977 expansion season and spent 12 seasons with the club as a key member of its starting rotation, has died at 69.
Selected by the Blue Jays sixth overall in the 1976 MLB expansion draft, Clancy made his debut on July 26, 1977, against the Texas Rangers.
He was Toronto's opening-day starter in 1981 and 1984, and he ranks second in Blue Jays history in starts (381) and innings pitched (2,517).
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