Don Sutton
Baseball player and sportscaster
Baseball player and sportscaster
2021
5 years ago — 76 years old
Athletes & Sports Figures
United States
Born on April 2, 1945, a prominent career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1966 to 1988. Played primarily as a starting pitcher for teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, and the Oakland Athletics. Achieved a significant milestone by recording over 300 career wins and 3,574 strikeouts, ranking among the top pitchers in MLB history. Transitioned to a sportscasting career after retirement, providing analysis for various networks. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998, recognizing contributions to the sport.
Recorded over 300 career wins
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998
Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers
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