Jim Lonborg
Baseball pitcher, 1967 Cy Young Award winner
A professional baseball pitcher, Lonborg played primarily for the Boston Red Sox. He gained recognition during the 1967 season, where he led the American League in wins and earned the Cy Young Award. Lonborg was an essential contributor to the Red Sox's successful season, culminating in a pennant and a trip to the World Series, where he started games against the St. Louis Cardinals. His career was marked by both success and significant injuries, affecting his playing time in subsequent years. Lonborg also pitched for teams like the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers before retiring from professional baseball.
Won the 1967 Cy Young Award
Pitched for the Boston Red Sox
Participated in the 1967 World Series
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