Jim Colborn arrived in Milwaukee in late 1971 via a trade that sent Brock Davis to the Brewers for Jose Cardenal. Initially a versatile pitcher in Chicago, he became the Brewers’ first true pitching star during the expansion era.
After a strong transition year in 1972, Colborn truly shone in 1973. That season, he created a memorable campaign that became a key part of the franchise's history, becoming the first Brewers pitcher to win 20 games. He finished with a 20-12 record, a 3.18 ERA, and completed 22 games, second most in the league. His achievements earned him an All-Star spot and placed him sixth in the Cy Young Award voting, highlighting his growing recognition and success.
Between 1974 and 1976, he was a key player, consistently pitching many innings. Although he didn’t reach his 1973 20-win peak, he had a notable 1974 season with 10 wins and led the staff with 229 innings. After the 1976 season, Colborn was traded to Kansas City. He would later be honored in the Brewes Wall of Honor, and stat-wise, he had a 54-60 record, a 3.65 ERA, and 410 strikeouts.
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