Jim "Mudcat" Grant, a key figure on the Twins' 1965 World Series team, passed away at the age of 85, the team announced Saturday. Grant pitched for seven teams during his 14-year big league career, and was with the Twins for four of those seasons. He was an All-Star in 1963 and 1965. In 1965, the Twins went 102-60 for the best regular season in club history before losing in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. In that season, Grant became the first Black pitcher in the American League to win 20 games when he led the American League in victories, finishing 21-7 with a 3.

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