Jim Marshall

Rufus James Marshall (May 25, 1931 – September 7, 2025) was an American professional baseball player, manager, and coach. He spent five full years in Major League Baseball as a first baseman, outfielder and pinch hitter for five teams from through . Then he played in Japan (with the Chunichi Dragons) from 1963 to 1965. After his playing career, Marshall managed the Chicago Cubs (1974–76) and the Oakland Athletics but never enjoyed a winning season in either post. His career big-league managing record was 229–326 (.413) and his 1979 A's squad lost 108 of 162 games (.333).

Playing career Born in Danville, Illinois, and raised in Long Beach, California,

He managed at Triple-A for the Montreal Expos and Oakland organizations in 1977–78 before landing his second MLB manager job with the 1979 Athletics.

Death Marshall died after a short illness on September 7, 2025, at the age of 94.