After graduating from Whittier College with a degree in sociology, Colborn studied for his master\'s degree at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, where he also starred in basketball as well as baseball, being named all-Scotland. He was planning on becoming a sociology professor until baseball lured him away. In 1966, while in college, Colborn struck out 21 batters in a College All-Star Game in the Netherlands.\n', '

In 1967, the Chicago Cubs signed Colborn as an amateur free agent. He found himself in Leo Durocher\'s doghouse after struggling as a young relief pitcher for three years. At the end of the 1971 season, Colborn along with Brock Davis and Earl Stephenson were traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for José Cardenal.\n', '

1973 was Colborn\'s best season; he became the Brewers\' first-ever 20-game winner, posting a 20-12 record with a 3.18 ERA. He also was named to the American League All-Star team, but did not pitch in the game.\n', '

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