Jack McDowell
Baseball pitcher and Cy Young Award winner
Born
January 16th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1987. Played for teams including the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and Cleveland Indians. Achieved notable success during the 1993 season, winning the American League Cy Young Award. Known for an impressive pitching style and strategic gameplay. Retired in 2000 after a career spanning over a decade and marked by significant achievements on the mound.
Winning the American League Cy Young Award in 1993
Playing for the Chicago White Sox from 1987 to 1996
Appearing in the 1995 AL Division Series
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