The older brother of Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, Jim Perry, was an outstanding hurler worthy of consideration in his own right.

Perry first appeared in the Majors in 1959 with the Cleveland Indians, where, after a 12-10 and 2.65 ERA year, he was the runner-up for the American League Rookie of the Year.  Perry led the AL in Wins in 1960 (18) and was an All-Star the season after, but he slumped afterward and was traded to the Minnesota Twins during the 1963 Season. 

The elder Perry did better in Minnesota, helping the Twins win the Pennant in 1965, and at the decade's end, he had his first 20 Win Season, going 20-6 and finishing third in Cy Young voting.  Perry was first in Wins the following season, going 24-12 and winning the Cy Young.  As an All-Star in both 1970 and 1971, Perry moved to Detroit in 1973 and had one good year back with the Indians in 1974, when he went 17-12.

Perry finished his career in 1975, retiring with a 215-174 record and 1,575 Strikeouts.

Jim Perry joined the organization in 1963, a right-handed control artist who spent a decade anchoring the Minnesota rotation with fellow stalwarts. While he started in Cleveland, he peaked statistically in the Twin Cities, where he was known for durability and pinpoint accuracy.

From 1963 through 1968, Perry served as a versatile and professional mainstay on the staff, often alternating between the rotation and the bullpen. He provided essential depth for the 1965 American League Championship team, recording 12 wins and demonstrating a specialized ability to eat innings whenever called upon. His role expanded as the decade progressed, and by 1969 he reached a historic plateau as a full-time starter, recording 20 wins and helping lead the Twins to the inaugural American League West title. 

As good as his 1969, his 1970 season was even better.  That year, he went 24-12 with a 3.04 ERA. He showcased total command of the strike zone that summer, earning his second All-Star selection and reaching the absolute peak of individual recognition as the American League Cy Young Award winner.

Perry had two more seasons with the Twins before he was traded to Detroit before the 1973 season. Minnesota selected Perry for their Hall of Fame in 2011.