Vern Law

Baseball pitcher and manager, 1960 Cy Young

Vern Law - Baseball pitcher and manager, 1960 Cy Young
Born

March 12th, 1930
95 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1967, primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Achieved a 1960 Cy Young Award for outstanding performance. Contributed to the Pirates' victory in the 1960 World Series. Managed in the minor leagues after retirement, influencing the next generation of players.

Won the 1960 Cy Young Award

Pitched in the 1960 World Series

Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates

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