Warren Spahn
Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer
Born
April 23rd, 1921
104 years ago
Died
November 24th, 2003
21 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent baseball pitcher, achieved remarkable success in Major League Baseball. Spahn played primarily for the Milwaukee Braves from 1942 to 1965 and transitioned to coaching thereafter. With a career total of 363 wins, he ranks among the winningest pitchers in MLB history. His left-handed pitching style, combined with an exceptional understanding of the game, established him as a formidable competitor throughout his career. Accumulated 2,583 strikeouts and was an important contributor to the Braves’ 1957 World Series championship.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973
Won 363 games during MLB career
Participated in 17 All-Star Games
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