Denny McLain is an American former professional baseball pitcher who in 1968 won 31 games for the Detroit Tigers, becoming the last major league pitcher to win 30 or more games in a season. He won the American League Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player award that year, before injuries and later legal troubles ended his career and public standing.
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Career HighlightIn 1968, McLain became the last Major League Baseball pitcher to win 30 or more games in a season, finishing 31-6. 1 Classification
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Dennis Dale McLain (born March 29, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player.
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Dennis Dale McLain (born March 29, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player.
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Dennis Dale McLain (born March 29, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player.
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In 1968, McLain became the last Major League Baseball pitcher to win 30 or more games during a season (with a record of 31-6)
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Dennis Dale McLain (born March 29, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player.
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McLain's performance in the Tigers' 1968 World Series triumph over the Cardinals was not as impressive as his regular season.
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