Dizzy Dean
Inducted:
1953
Player Details
Born:
January 16, 1910
Lucas, Arkansas, U.S.
Died:
July 17, 1974
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
NA
Dizzy Dean was a larger-than-life pitcher who dominated baseball in the 1930s with both talent and personality. The ace of the St. Louis Cardinals’ “Gashouse Gang,” Dean won 30 games in 1934—still the last National League pitcher to reach that mark.
That same year, he led the Cardinals to a World Series title and earned NL MVP honors. From 1932 to 1936, Dean was nearly untouchable, leading the league in strikeouts four straight seasons. His career was shortened by a toe injury that altered his mechanics, but he still posted 150 wins in just eight full seasons.
Off the field, his Southern charm and wit made him a beloved broadcaster. Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1953, Dean remains a symbol of flair, dominance, and enduring popularity in baseball lore.
Dean 's Awards and Records
- 4× All-Star (1934–1937)
- World Series champion (1934)
- NL MVP (1934)
- 2× MLB wins leader (1934, 1935)
- 4× MLB strikeout leader (1932–1935)
- Louis Cardinals No. 17 retired
- Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
MLB Records
- Last NL pitcher to win 30 games in a season: 30–7 record in 1934
- Modern-era single-game strikeout record: 17 in 1933
- 4× seasons with 20+ wins, including 30-win season
- Led NL in complete games (4×), games played (2×), innings pitched (3×)
- Pitched record six complete games within 14 days in 1934 stretch
- Last remaining 30-game winner in NL history
MLB Teams
St. Louis Cardinals (1930, 1932–1937)
Chicago Cubs (1938–1941)
St. Louis Browns (1947)
Number worn
17
Career Stats
MLB Seasons:
12 (1930–1947)
Win–Loss Record:
150–83
ERA:
3.02
Strikeouts:
1,163
Games Pitched:
317
Games Started:
230
Complete Games:
154
Shutouts:
26
Innings Pitched:
1,967.1