Jim Kaat Commentator, MSG Network 1997–98 New York Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Live Sports Coverage, Series, Professional', New York Yankees Baseball, Jim Kaat, Commentator, MSG Network 1999–00 New York Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Live Sports Coverage, Series', New York Yankees, Jim Kaat, Announcer, April 13, 1999, MSG Network 2004–05 New York Emmy Award for 'On-camera Achievement (Sports): Analysis/Commentary in a Sportscast, Jim Kaat, YES Network; 2004–05 New York Emmy Award for 'Live Sports Coverage: Single Program (Professional)', New York Yankees Baseball – 2005 Opening Night, Jim Kaat, Talent, YES Network Personal life Kaat's marriages to his first wife, Julie, and his second wife, Linda, ended in divorce. His third wife, MaryAnn, died in July 2008 after 22 years of marriage. Kaat created a memorial fund in her name to put lights on the baseball fields in his hometown of Zeeland, Michigan, in her honor. Kaat and MaryAnn have four children and six grandchildren. Kaat married his fourth wife, Margie, in 2009. See also List of Major League Baseball players who played in four decades List of Major League Baseball career wins leaders List of Major League Baseball annual wins leaders List of Major League Baseball career hit batsmen leaders List of Major League Baseball career strikeout leaders List of Major League Baseball all-time leaders in home runs by pitchers References External links Jim Kaat at the Baseball Hall of Fame Jim Kaat at SABR (Baseball BioProject) Baseball Hall of Fame: Kaat's Career a Study in Consistency – YES Network section on his retirement Kaat's meow: Signing off after 25 memorable years behind mike 1938 births Living people Major League Baseball pitchers Minnesota Twins players Washington Senators (1901–1960) players Chicago White Sox players Philadelphia Phillies players St. Louis Cardinals players New York Yankees players National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees American League All-Stars Gold Glove Award winners American League wins champions Baseball players from Michigan Charleston Senators players Chattanooga Lookouts players Missoula Timberjacks players Superior Senators players Major League Baseball broadcasters Minnesota Twins announcers New York Yankees announcers Olympic Games broadcasters MLB Network personalities YES Network Major League Baseball pitching coaches Cincinnati Reds coaches Hope Flying Dutchmen baseball players Hope College alumni American people of Dutch descent People from Zeeland, Michigan American expatriate baseball players in Nicaragua