Ted Lyons Hall of Fame MLB

Ted Lyons was a dependable, intelligent, and durable pitcher who spent his entire 21-year career with the Chicago White Sox. Known for his control and ability to adapt, Lyons started as a flame-thrower and evolved into a crafty innings-eater. He won 260 games and posted a 3.67 ERA over 4,161 innings, all while playing on mostly subpar teams.

Lyons led the American League in wins (22) in 1925 and ERA (2.10) in 1942. Later in his career, he pitched exclusively on Sundays to draw crowds, earning the nickname “Sunday Teddy.” Despite missing three prime seasons due to World War II service, he still threw 356 complete games and 27 shutouts.

After retiring as a player, Lyons managed the White Sox and later served in the Marines. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955 — a tribute to both his talent and dedication to one team across two decades.

Lyons's Awards and Records

• All-Star (1939)
• 2× AL wins leader (1925, 1927)
• AL ERA leader (1942)
• Pitched a no-hitter on August 21, 1926
• Chicago White Sox No. 16 retired

MLB Records

• Most career wins in Chicago White Sox history – 260 wins
• 356 complete games – ranks 9th all-time in MLB history
• Pitched 4,161 career innings – all for a single team
• One of only two Hall of Fame pitchers with more wins than strikeouts
• Oldest pitcher to win an ERA title at the time
• Led the AL in wins (1925), ERA (1942), and innings pitched (1930)

MLB Teams:

As player
Chicago White Sox (1923–1942, 1946)
As manager
Chicago White Sox (1946–1948)