Denton True Young, known as Cy Young, was an American Major League Baseball pitcher and manager who lived from 1867 to 1955 and pitched from 1890 to 1911 for the Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Naps and Boston Rustlers, helping the Red Sox win the 1903 World Series. He holds the major league records for career wins with 511, along with career losses, earned runs, hits allowed, innings pitched, games started and batters faced, and he led his league in wins in five seasons while pitching three no hitters, including a perfect game in 1904. Young was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, and in 1956 the Cy Young Award was created in his honor to recognize the best pitcher in each major league every season.
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Career HighlightHelped the Boston Red Sox win the 1903 World Series after jumping to the American League in 1901. 1 Classification
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How did Cy Young keep pitching effectively into his forties?
When his speed faded, he relied on control instead.
Young was one of the hardest-throwing pitchers in the game early in his career. After his speed diminished, he relied more on his control, and he remained effective into his forties.
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Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29, 1867 – November 4, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and manager.
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was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and manager
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Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29, 1867 - November 4, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and manager.
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In 1901, Young jumped to the American League and played for the Boston Red Sox franchise until 1908, helping them win the 1903 World Series.
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In 1901, Young jumped to the American League and played for the Boston Red Sox franchise until 1908, helping them win the 1903 World Series.
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