Mike Marshall

Baseball player and 1974 Cy Young Award winner

Mike Marshall - Baseball player and 1974 Cy Young Award winner
Born

January 15th, 1943
82 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1960 to 1979. Played for teams including the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Achieved the 1974 Cy Young Award, marking a significant individual accomplishment in pitching. Known for innovative training methods and contributions to the science of pitching, influencing future generations of players. Retired with a total of 188 career saves, ranking among the top closers of his time.

Won the 1974 Cy Young Award

Ranked among top career save leaders

Pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers

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