Roy Halladay
Professional baseball pitcher, 2013 Hall of Fame
Born
May 14th, 1977
47 years ago
Died
November 7th, 2017
7 years ago — 40 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher played primarily for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies. Achieved a remarkable career highlighted by two Cy Young Awards and a perfect game in 2010. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, Halladay established a reputation for excellence on the mound, contributing to both teams' successes during his tenure. Retired with a total of 203 wins and 2,117 strikeouts. Recognized for exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout a notable career in Major League Baseball.
Won the Cy Young Award twice (2003, 2010)
Pitched a perfect game on May 29, 2010
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019
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