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Tony Pérez
Inducted:
2000
Player Stats
6-2, 175 lb
188cm, 79 kg
Born
May 14, 1942
Ciego de Ávila, Cuba
Position
First Baseman
Third Baseman
College
Vidleta Central HS
Tony Pérez was one of baseball’s most dependable run producers and a key member of the Cincinnati Reds’ famous “Big Red Machine” teams of the 1970s. Born on May 14, 1942, in Camagüey, Cuba, he made his major-league debut with Cincinnati in 1964 and played 23 seasons in MLB. Known for his powerful hitting and ability to deliver in important situations, Pérez finished his career with 2,732 hits, 379 home runs, and 1,652 runs batted in.
He was selected to seven All-Star Games and helped the Reds win consecutive World Series championships in 1975 and 1976. In Game 7 of the 1975 World Series, his two-run home run helped Cincinnati come back against the Boston Red Sox. finished his major-league career with 2,732 hits,379 home runs and 1,652 runs batted in. Pérez also played for the Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies.
He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.
Pérez's Awards and Honors
- 7× All-Star (1967–1970, 1974–1976)
- 3× World Series champion (1975, 1976, 1990)
- All-Star Game MVP (1967)
- Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (1980)
- National League RBI leader (1970)
- Cincinnati Reds No. 24 retired
- Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
MLB Records
- Hit a career-high 40 home runs (1970)
- Driving in 100 or more runs seven times in his 23-year-long
- Recorded at least 90 RBIs in 11 consecutive seasons, from 1967 to 1977
- Hit a game-winning home run in the 15th inning of the 1967 All-Star Game
- Recorded 379 career home runs and 2,732 hits over 23 major-league seasons
MLB Teams
Cincinnati Reds (1964–1976,1984–1986)
Montreal Expos (1977–1979)
Boston Red Sox (1980–1982)
Philadelphia Phillies (1983)
Number Worn
24
MLB Stats
Seasons:
23 (1964–1986)
Games:
2,777
At Bats:
9,778
Hits:
2,732
Runs:
1,272
Doubles:
505
Triples:
79
Home Runs:
379
RBI:
1,652
Stolen Bases:
49
Batting Average:
.279
On-Base Percentage:
.341
Slugging Percentage:
.463
Travis Jackson
Inducted:
1982
Player Stats
5-10, 160lb
178cm, 72kg
Born
November 2, 1903
Waldo, Arkansas, U.S.
Died
July 27, 1987
Waldo, Arkansas, U.S.
Position:
Shortstop
College:
Ouachita Baptist University
Travis Calvin “Stonewall” Jackson was an American professional baseball shortstop who spent his entire 15-season Major League Baseball career with the New York Giants from 1922 to 1936. Known for his strong throwing arm, excellent defensive range, and reliable hitting, Jackson became one of the National League’s respected infielders. He batted .300 or better in six seasons and recorded a career-high 21 home runs in 1929.
Jackson helped the Giants win five National League pennants and two World Series championships, in 1922 and 1933. He earned his only All-Star selection in 1934 and later worked as a coach and minor league manager. Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Jackson's Awards and Honors
- National League All-Star (1934)
- World Series champion (1933)
- Five-time National League pennant winner
- Sporting News Most Outstanding Shortstop (1927, 1928, 1929)
- Hit a career-high 21 home runs in 1929
- Recorded 101 RBIs in 1934, his only 100-RBI season
MLB Records
- National League Shortstop Assists Leader
- National League Shortstop Fielding Percentage Leader
- National League Shortstop Double-Plays Leader
MLB Career
New York Giants (1922–1936)
Number Worn
6, 5
MLB Stats
Seasons:
15 (1922–1936)
Games Played:
1,656
Hits:
1,768
Home Runs:
135
Runs Batted In:
929
Runs Scored:
833
Doubles:
291
Triples:
86
Stolen Bases:
71
Batting Average:
.291
On-Base Percentage:
.337
Slugging Percentage:
.433
OPS:
.770
Trevor Hoffman
Inducted:
2018
Player Stats
6-1, 200lb
185cm, 90kg
Born
October 13, 1967,
Bellflower, California, USA
Position:
Pitcher
College:
University of Arizona
Trevor Hoffman became one of the most accomplished closers in Major League Baseball during an 18-year career with the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. After beginning his professional career as an infielder, he moved to the mound and developed into an elite relief pitcher. Hoffman made seven All-Star teams and twice won the Rolaids Relief Man Award. He led the National League in saves twice and became the first pitcher to reach both 500 and 600 career saves.
His signature changeup helped him remain effective throughout his career, even as his fastball lost velocity. Hoffman finished with 1,035 games,601 saves,1,089⅓ innings,1,133 strikeouts and a 2.87 ERA. He held the MLB career saves record from 2006 until Mariano Rivera surpassed him in 2011.Hoffman was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Hoffman's Awards and Honors
- 7× All-Star (1998–2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009)
- 2× NL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1998, 2006)
- 2× NL saves leader (1998, 2006)
- 1998 NL pennant
- 1998 NL Cy Young runner-up
MLB Records
- First pitcher to reach 500 & 600 career saves
- Recorded 552 saves with the San Diego Padres
- Most career saves in National League
- Most consecutive seasons with at least 40 saves
- Most seasons with at least 40 saves
- Most career strikeouts per nine innings by a reliever
- Most career games pitched with one team in National League
MLB Teams
Florida Marlins (1993)
San Diego Padres (1993–2008)
Milwaukee Brewers (2009–2010)
MLB Draft
1989, 11th round (288th overall)
Cincinnati Reds
Number Worn
51
MLB Stats
Seasons:
18
Games:
1,035
Wins:
61
Losses:
75
Games Finished:
856
Saves:
601
Innings Pitched:
1,089⅓
Earned Runs:
347
Walks:
307
Strikeouts:
1,133
ERA:
2.87
WHIP:
1.058
Tris Speaker
Inducted:
1937
Player Stats
Born:
April 4, 1888
Hubbard, Texas, U.S.
Died:
December 8, 1958
Whitney, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Center Fielder
Manager
Tris Speaker was one of the greatest center fielders in baseball history, known for his exceptional defense, clutch hitting, and leadership. Playing from 1907 to 1928, primarily with the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, Speaker was a three-time World Series champion and a career .345 hitter, ranking among the best of all time.
His 792 career doubles remain an MLB record, showcasing his ability to consistently drive the ball into gaps.
Speaker was a player-manager for Cleveland, leading them to a World Series title in 1920. His shallow outfield positioning and quick reflexes revolutionized defensive play, making him a defensive pioneer.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, Speaker’s legacy as a hitter, fielder, and leader remains unparalleled.
Speaker's Awards and Honors
- 3× World Series champion (1912, 1915, 1920)
- AL MVP (1912)
- AL batting champion (1916)
- AL home run leader (1912)
- AL RBI leader (1923)
- MLB record 792 career doubles
- Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
- Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
MLB Teams
Boston Americans / Red Sox (1907–1915)
Cleveland Indians (1916–1926)
Washington Senators (1927)
Philadelphia Athletics (1928)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
1907–1928
Games Played:
2,789
Batting average:
.345
Hits:
3,514
Runs scored:
1,882
Home runs:
117
Runs batted in:
1,531
Doubles:
792
Triples:
222
Stolen bases:
436
Turkey Stearnes
Inducted:
2000
Player Stats
6-1, 185 lb
185cm, 83kg
Born
May 8, 1901
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died
September 4, 1979
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Position
Center Fielder
Outfielder
College
Pearl HS
Norman Thomas “Turkey” Stearnes was an American professional baseball center fielder who played in the Negro leagues from 1920 to 1940.He became one of the most feared power hitters of his era, spending much of his career with the Detroit Stars and Chicago American Giants. Stearnes combined exceptional power with speed, defensive ability and base-running skills despite his relatively small stature. He won two Negro National League batting titles, in 1929,1931 and led the league in home runs multiple times.
He was a five-time selection to the East–West All-Star Game and played a key role in the Chicago American Giants’ 1932 Negro Southern League pennant and 1933 Negro National League pennant. His unusual running style reportedly inspired his nickname, “Turkey,” although he offered a different explanation himself. Stearnes finished his career among the most celebrated hitters in Negro league history and was posthumously inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.
Stearnes' Awards and Honors
- 5× All-Star (1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1939)
- 2× Negro National League batting champion (1929, 1931)
- 7× Negro National League home run leader
- Negro Southern League pennant (1932)
- Negro American League pennant (1939)
- National Baseball Hall of Fame (2000)
MLB Records
- Won Negro National League batting titles in 1929 and 1931
- Led the Negro National League in home runs multiple times
- Seventh in MLB history with a .348 career batting average
- His .4168 on-base percentage ranks 24th highest in baseball history
- Ranks fifth in major league baseball history with a .616 career slugging percentage
MLB Teams
Detroit Stars (1923–1931)
New York Lincoln Giants (1930)
Kansas City Monarchs (1931, 1934, 1938–1940)
Chicago American Giants (1932–1935, 1937–1938)
Philadelphia Stars (1936)
Detroit Stars (1937)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
18 (1923–1940)
Games:
984
At Bats:
3,888
Hits:
1,353
Runs:
933
Doubles:
227
Triples:
112
Home Runs:
187
RBI:
991
Stolen Bases:
133
Batting Average:
.348
On-Base Percentage:
.416
Slugging Percentage:
.616
Ty Cobb
Inducted:
1936
Player Stats
Born:
December 18, 1886
Narrows, Georgia, U.S.
Died:
July 17, 1961 (aged 74)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Position:
Center fielder
Ty Cobb, known as "The Georgia Peach," is often regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Playing for the Detroit Tigers from 1905 to 1926, Cobb was a fierce competitor with a combination of speed, power, and a relentless drive to win.
Over his 24-season career, Cobb amassed an astounding 4,189 hits, a record that stood for decades until Pete Rose surpassed it in 1985. His career batting average of .366 remains the highest in MLB history.
Cobb was a 12-time American League batting champion and led the league in hits, runs, and stolen bases multiple times. His combination of offensive prowess and fierce play on the field made him a fan favorite and a controversial figure.
Cobb's legacy endures in his numerous records and his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of the first five players elected in 1936.
Cobb's Awards and Honors
- AL MVP (1911)
- Triple Crown (1909)
- 12× AL batting champion
- AL home run leader
- 4× AL RBI leader
- 6× AL stolen base leader
- Name honored by the Tigers
- Major League Baseball All-Century Team
MLB Teams
Detroit Tigers (1905–1926)
Philadelphia Athletics (1927–1928)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
24
Games Played:
3,035
Batting Average:
.366
Hits:
4,191
Home Runs:
117
Runs Scored:
2,246
Stolen Bases:
897
On Base Percentage:
.433
Vladimir Guerrero
Inducted:
2018
Player Stats
6-3, 235lb
190cm, 106kg
Born
February 9, 1975
Nizao, Dominican Republic
Position:
Right fielder
Designated hitter
College:
NA
Vladimir Guerrero was one of baseball’s most powerful and unconventional hitters, known for attacking pitches well outside the strike zone and still driving them with authority. He spent 16 MLB seasons with the Montreal Expos, Angels, Rangers and Orioles, finishing with 2,590 hits, 449 home runs, 1,496 RBI and a .318 batting average.
Guerrero won the 2004 American League MVP Award after hitting .337 with 39 home runs, 126 RBI and an AL-leading 124 runs. He was selected to nine All-Star Games and won eight Silver Slugger Awards. In 2002, he came within one home run of becoming the first player in MLB history to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in the same season.
Guerrero also recorded a 31-game hitting streak in 1999. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Guerrero's Awards and Honors
- 9× All-Star (1999–2002, 2004–2007, 2010)
- 2004 American League MVP
- 8× Silver Slugger Award (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004–2007, 2010)
- 2002 AL batting runner-up
- 1999 NL RBI leader
- 2× NL outfield assists leader
- 2004 AL Comeback Player of the Year
MLB Records
- 31-game hitting streak in 1999
- 449 career home runs with only 985 strikeouts
- Two 30-home-run/30-stolen-base seasons
- 2004 American League total-bases leader
- Eight seasons with 30+ home runs
- Two seasons leading his league in outfield assists
- First player to represent the Los Angeles Angels on a Baseball Hall of Fame plaque
MLB Teams
Montreal Expos (1996–2003)
Anaheim Angels (2004–2009)
Texas Rangers (2010)
Baltimore Orioles (2011)
Number Worn
27
MLB Stats
Seasons:
16
Games:
2,147
At Bats:
8,155
Hits:
2,590
Runs:
1,328
Doubles:
477
Triples:
46
Home Runs:
449
RBI:
1,496
Stolen Bases:
181
Batting Average:
.318
On-Base Percentage:
.931
Slugging Percentage:
.553
OPS:
.931
Wade Boggs
Inducted:
2005
Player Stats
6-2, 190 lb
188 cm, 86 kg
Born
June 15, 1958
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Position:
Third Baseman
College:
H. B. Plant HS
Wade Anthony Boggs, nicknamed “Chicken Man,” is an American former professional baseball player who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as a third baseman for the Boston Red Sox. He made his MLB debut with Boston in 1982 and quickly established himself as one of baseball’s most consistent hitters. Boggs won five American League batting titles between 1983 and 1988,including a career-best .368 batting average in 1985. He earned 12 consecutive All-Star selections from 1985 to 1996 and won eight Silver Slugger Awards during his career.
After 11 seasons with Boston, he joined the New York Yankees in 1993,winning Gold Glove Awards in 1994 and 1995 and helping the team capture the 1996 World Series championship. He finished his playing career with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, recording his 3,000th career hit in 1999.Boggs retired with 3,010 hits and a .328 career batting average. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
Boggs' Awards and Honors
- 12× All-Star (1985–1996)
- World Series champion (1996)
- American League Championship Series MVP (1996)
- 2× Gold Glove Award (1994, 1995)
- 8× Silver Slugger Award (1983, 1986–1989, 1991, 1993, 1994)
- 5× AL batting champion (1983, 1985–1988)
- Boston Red Sox No. 26 retired
- Tampa Bay Rays No. 12 retired
MLB Records
- First player to reach 3,000 career hits with a home run
- Won five American League batting titles between 1983 and 1988
- Made 12 consecutive All-Star appearances from 1985 through 1996
- Highest career batting average at Fenway Park (.369)
- Seven consecutive 200-hit seasons (1983-1989)
- Six-time American League on-base percentage leader
MLB Teams
Boston Red Sox (1982–1992)
New York Yankees (1993–1997)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–1999)
MLB Draft
1976 MLB Draft, 7th round
Boston Red Sox
Number Worn
26, 12
MLB Stats
Seasons:
18 (1982–1999)
Games:
2,439
At Bats:
9,180
Hits:
3,010
Runs:
1,513
Doubles:
578
Triples:
61
Home Runs:
118
RBI:
1,014
Stolen Bases:
24
Batting Average:
.328
On-Base Percentage:
.415
Slugging Percentage:
.443
OPS:
.858
Walks
1,412
Waite Hoyt
Inducted:
1969
Player Stats
6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg)
Born:
September 9, 1899
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died:
August 25, 1984
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
NA
Waite Hoyt was a dependable and durable pitcher who helped anchor the New York Yankees’ rotation during their rise to dominance in the 1920s. A right-hander with great poise and command, Hoyt played 21 seasons and is best known for his success with the Yankees during their first great era. He won 20 or more games three times and was especially dominant in the postseason, going 6–1 with a 1.83 ERA across seven World Series appearances.
Hoyt was a key part of the legendary 1927 Yankees, often considered the greatest team of all time. Known for his intelligence and sense of humor, he also became a celebrated broadcaster after his playing career. With 237 wins and over 200 complete games, Hoyt’s reliability on the mound and clutch October performances earned him a lasting place in baseball history. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1969.
Hoyt's Awards and Honors
- 3× World Series Champion with the New York Yankees (1923, 1927, 1928)
- 6–1 record with 1.83 ERA in World Series play
- 3× 20-win seasons (1927, 1928, 1932)
- Known for durability and postseason excellence
MLB Records
- 6–1 career World Series record
- 83 career ERA in the World Series
- Led the American League in wins in 1927 with 22 victories
- One of only a few pitchers to win 20+ games for both the Yankees and Pirates
MLB Teams
New York Giants (1918)
Boston Red Sox (1919–1920)
New York Yankees (1921–1930)
Detroit Tigers (1930–1931)
Philadelphia Athletics (1931)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1932)
New York Giants (1932)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1933–1937)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1937–1938)
Number Worn:
48
MLB Stats
Seasons:
1918–1938
Win–Loss Record:
237–182
ERA:
3.59
Games Pitched:
674
Starts:
425
Complete Games:
226
Shutouts:
26
Strikeouts:
1,206
Innings Pitched:
3,762.1
Postseason Record:
6–1
Postseason ERA:
1.83
Walter Alston
Inducted:
1983
Player Stats
6-2, 195lb
188cm, 88kg
Born
December 1, 1911
Venice, Ohio, U.S.
Died
October 1, 1984
Oxford, Ohio, U.S.
Position
Manager
College
Miami University
Walter Emmons Alston, nicknamed “Smokey,” was an American baseball manager best known for leading the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for 23 seasons.
Hired in 1953, he began managing the Dodgers in 1954 and remained with the organization through 1976. Alston guided Brooklyn to its first World Series championship in 1955, defeating the New York Yankees. After the franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1958, he led the Dodgers to three more World Series titles in 1959, 1963, and 1965. His teams won seven National League pennants and finished second eight times. Known for his calm leadership, Alston managed 3,658 regular-season games, winning 2,040 with a .558 winning percentage. He was named National League Manager of the Year three times and became the only manager to win 2,000 major-league games with a single franchise.
Alston was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.
Alston's Awards and Honors
- 4× World Series champion (1955, 1959, 1963, 1965)
- National League Manager of the Year (1955, 1959, 1963)
- Seven-time National League pennant winner
- Won World Series titles in both Brooklyn and Los Angeles
- Reached 2,000 career managerial wins on July 17, 1976
MLB Records
- Retired as the winningest manager in Dodgers history (2,040 win)
- Became the fifth manager in MLB history to reach 2,000 career wins
- Led the Brooklyn Dodgers to their first World Series championship
- Only manager in MLB history to win at least 2,000 games while managing a single franchise
MLB Teams
Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers (1954–1976)
MLB Stats
Role:
Manager
MLB Managing Career:
1954–1976
Seasons Managed:
23
Games Managed:
3,658
Wins:
2,040
Losses:
1,613
Ties:
5
Winning Percentage:
.558
Postseason Record:
23–21
World Series Record:
4 championships
National League Pennants:
7
Walter Johnson
Inducted:
1936
Player Stats
Born:
November 6, 1887
Humboldt, Kansas, U.S.
Died:
December 10, 1946
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
Walter Johnson, nicknamed "The Big Train," was one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball history. Spending his entire 21-year career (1907–1927) with the Washington Senators, Johnson became known for his blazing fastball and pinpoint control.
He recorded 417 career wins, the second most in MLB history, and still holds the record for the most career shutouts (110). His overpowering pitching made him the first player in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts.
A two-time American League MVP, Johnson led the league in strikeouts 12 times and was the driving force behind Washington’s first World Series title in 1924.
He was one of the first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936, cementing his status as an all-time great. His combination of speed, endurance, and sportsmanship made him a legendary figure in baseball history.
Johnson's Awards and Honors
- World Series champion (1924)
- 2× AL MVP (1913, 1924)
- 3× Triple Crown
- 6× AL wins leader
- 5× AL ERA leader
- 12× AL strikeout leader
- Pitched a no-hitter on July 1, 1920
- MLB record 110 career shutouts
- Washington Nationals Ring of Honor
- Major League Baseball All-Century Team
- Major League Baseball All-Time Team
MLB Teams
Washington Senators (1907–1927)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
21
Games Played:
802
Wins:
417
Losses:
279
Earned Run Average (ERA):
2.17
Strikeouts:
3,508
Shutouts:
110
Walter O'Malley
Inducted:
2008
Stats
Born
October 9, 1903
New York City, U.S.
Died
August 9, 1979
Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
Position
Executive
College
Jamaica High School
Walter O’Malley was one of the most influential executives in Major League Baseball history. He joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943 as vice president and general counsel, became a co-owner in 1944, and gained controlling ownership in 1950. Under his leadership, the Dodgers won four World Series championships and eight National League pennants during his presidency.
He played a major role in moving the franchise from Brooklyn to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, helping expand Major League Baseball to the West Coast. O’Malley also led the development of Dodger Stadium, which opened in 1962 as a privately financed ballpark. Beyond his work with the Dodgers, he served on MLB’s Executive Council for 28 years and influenced the sport’s business development.
He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008 as an executive.
O’Malley's Awards and Honors
- Four World Series Championships
- Eight National League Pennants
- First Brooklyn Championship (1955)
- First Los Angeles Championship (1959)
- Dodgers Ring of Honor-Recognized by the franchise in 2024
- Led the Dodgers through eight pennant-winning seasons
MLB Career
As president
Brooklyn Dodgers (1950–1970)
MLB Stats
Role:
Baseball Executive / Owner
Brooklyn Dodgers Ownership:
1944–1979
Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership:
1958–1979
Principal Owner of Dodgers:
1950–1979
Brooklyn Dodgers President:
1950–1957
Los Angeles Dodgers President:
1958–1969
Dodgers Chairman of the Board:
1970–1979
MLB Executive Council:
28 years
World Series Championships:
4 (1955, 1959, 1963, 1965)
National League Pennants:
8
Dodgers World Series Appearances:
11
Warren Giles
Inducted:
1979
Stats
Born
May 28, 1896
Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S.
Died:
February 7, 1979
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Executive
College:
Washington and Lee University
Warren Giles was a highly respected baseball executive who helped shape Major League Baseball during a period of major growth and change. He began his baseball career in 1919 with the Moline Plowboys and later became president of the Rochester Red Wings before joining the Cincinnati Reds. As the Reds’ general manager and team president from 1937 to 1951, Giles built a strong club that won National League pennants in 1939 and 1940 and captured the 1940 World Series.
He became National League president in 1951 and remained in the position for 18 years. During his tenure, the Braves moved to Milwaukee and then Atlanta, while the Dodgers and Giants relocated to California. The NL also expanded to New York and Houston in 1962 and to Montreal and San Diego in 1969. Giles also approved divisional play and the first National League Championship Series in 1969.
He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, shortly after his death.
Giles' Awards and Honors
- World Series champion (1940)
- Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
- 2× National League pennant (1939,1940)
- Sporting News Executive of the Year (1938)
- 18-year National League presidency, one of the longest tenures in league history
MLB Position
As General Manager
Cincinnati Reds (1937–1951)
As President
National League (1952–1969)
MLB Stats
Executive Career:
1919–1969
Game Managed:
2,313
Win:
1,134
Lose:
1,164
Win (%):
.493
World Series champion:
1 (1940)
Warren Spahn
Inducted:
1973
Player Stats
6-0, 172lb (183cm, 78kg)
Born:
April 23, 1921
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Died:
November 24, 2003
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
NA
Warren Spahn (1921–2003) was one of the greatest left-handed pitchers in baseball history, known for remarkable consistency, durability, and competitive spirit. Debuting with the Boston Braves in 1942, his career was interrupted by three years of military service during World War II, yet he returned to become the winningest left-hander in Major League history with 363 victories. Spahn led the National League in wins eight times and in complete games nine times, showcasing both endurance and excellence.
A 17-time All-Star, he posted thirteen seasons with 20 or more wins and helped lead the Milwaukee Braves to a World Series title in 1957. Renowned for his smooth delivery and sharp control, he pitched two no-hitters late in his career and remained effective well into his forties. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973, Spahn’s combination of skill, longevity, and leadership has made him an enduring symbol of pitching greatness.
Spahn's Award and Honors
- 17× All-Star (1947, 1949–1964)
- Cy Young Award (1957)
- 8× NL wins leader
- 3× NL ERA leader
- 9× NL complete games leader
- 2× No-hitter (1960, 1961)
- World Series champion (1957)
MLB Records
- Winningest left-handed pitcher in MLB history (363 wins)
- Most complete games of any pitcher in the live-ball era (382)
- Pitched a 16-inning complete game at age 42
- Only pitcher to win at least 20 games in 13 seasons after turning 30
MLB Teams
Boston / Milwaukee Braves (1942, 1946–1964)
New York Mets (1965)
San Francisco Giants (1965)
Number Worn:
21
MLB Stats
Seasons:
1946–1965
Games:
750
Complete games:
382
Wins–Losses:
363–245
ERA:
3.09
Strikeouts:
2,583
Shutouts:
63
Innings pitched:
5,243.2
WHIP:
1.195
Win%:
.597
Whitey Ford
Inducted:
1974
Player Stats
Born:
October 21, 1928
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Died:
October 8, 2020
Lake Success, New York, U.S.
Position:
Pitcher
College:
NA
Whitey Ford, born October 21, 1928, in New York City, became one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history. Spending his entire career with the New York Yankees from 1950 to 1967, Ford was renowned for his pinpoint control, composure under pressure, and ability to win big games. Known as “The Chairman of the Board,” he helped lead the Yankees to 11 American League pennants and six World Series championships.
Ford holds the record for the most World Series wins by a pitcher with 10 and posted a remarkable career winning percentage of .690. A ten-time All-Star, he earned the 1961 Cy Young Award after a 25-win season. His postseason dominance and regular-season consistency made him one of baseball’s most dependable and feared pitchers.
Ford retired with a career record of 236–106, a 2.75 ERA, and 1,956 strikeouts. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Ford's Awards and Honors
- 10× All-Star (1954–1956, 1958, 1959, 1960–1961², 1964)
- 6× World Series champion (1950, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962)
- Cy Young Award (1961)
- World Series MVP (1961)
- 3× AL wins leader (1955, 1961, 1963)
- 2× MLB ERA leader (1956, 1958)
MLB Records
- Most career World Series wins by a pitcher – 10
- Most consecutive scoreless innings in World Series history – 33 2/3
- Most World Series starts by a pitcher – 22
- Most World Series innings pitched – 146
- Most consecutive World Series starts without a loss – 8
- Most consecutive World Series scoreless starts – 3
MLB Teams
As player
New York Yankees (1950, 1953–1967)
As coach
New York Yankees (1964, 1968, 1974–1975)
Number Worn:
16
MLB Stats
Seasons:
16 (1950–1967)
Win–loss record:
236–106
Earned Run Average (ERA):
2.75
Strikeouts:
1,956
All-Star selections:
10
World Series titles:
6
Career winning percentage:
.690
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