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Jim Kaat on the field while playing for the Philadelphia Phillies ; Goose Gossage and Jim Kaat ; Jim Kaat on the mound as a New York Yankee

Jim Kaat is a consummate sportsman in every sense . Over the course of his long and storied career as a professional baseball pitcher , he was awarded a record-breaking 16 consecutive Golden Gloves from 1962 to 1967 . He also won the World Series pennant with the St . Louis Cardinals in 1982 . In the years that followed his retirement from professional baseball , Kaat served as a coach for the Cincinnati Reds for two seasons in 1984 and 1985 . He then cemented his status as a longstanding household name by working as a nationally-syndicated sportscaster for several decades . Although Kaat has reached the highest levels of athletic success , he has always maintained a strong work ethic and a grounded sense of humility and gratitude . By staying true to his honest and hard-working values , Kaat was able to build deep and lasting relationships with his teammates , coaches , and fellow broadcasters . He also earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and respected figures in baseball . manchester life magazine 2022 17