Cy Young
Baseball pitcher and manager, Cy Young Award
Born
March 29th, 1867
157 years ago
Died
November 4th, 1955
69 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent baseball pitcher and manager, achieved significant recognition in Major League Baseball. Played for teams including the Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Cardinals, and Boston Red Sox. Established a long-lasting legacy in the sport, marked by an unparalleled career that included multiple pitching milestones and records. Following retirement, an annual award for the best pitchers in the league was named in honor, reflecting a distinguished impact on baseball history.
Pitched over 500 career wins
First player to make 700 career starts
Established the Cy Young Award
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