From 1969 to 1978, he was probably the best right hander in major league baseball: 8-time 20-game winner, two ERA titles and 3 Cy Young Awards, It's hard to think of a more consistent pitcher during that period.
Jim won 268 games, completed 211 and finished with a 2.86 ERA. He won a World Series game in 3 decades: 1966, 1970 and 1983.
Palmer was elected to The Hall of Fame in 1991.