Jimmy Lee Constable (June 14, 1933 – September 4, 2002) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From

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through

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, he played for the New York/San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators and

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. Constable, nicknamed "Sheriff", was a

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and threw left-handed. Born in Jonesborough, Tennessee, he stood and weighed . In a five -season career, Constable posted a 3–4 record with a 4.87

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and two saves in 56

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. Constable died in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the age of 69.

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