Services set for two-sport standout Jim Willis, first Northwestern State Demon to reach MLB

Jim Willis (1927-2026) - Find a Grave Memorial

Professional Baseball Player. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs on December 1, 1952. He played his entire two season MLB career as a pitcher for the Cubs. He made his MLB debut on April 22, 1953. His final MLB appearance was on June 5, 1954. He appeared in 27 games, including four starts, and compiled a 2 2 record with a 3.39 ERA. He finished his professional baseball career in the minor leagues in 1959. After retiring from baseball, he became …

Services set for two-sport standout Jim Willis, first Northwestern State Demon to reach MLB

Military service as World War II ended interrupted Jim Willis’ two-sport Northwestern State athletic career, but nothing could sever the deep-seated admiration he had for his alma mater. Services set for two-sport standout Jim Willis, first Northwestern State Demon to reach MLB