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Cy Young

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Cy Young: The Prolific Pitcher of the Early 20th Century


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Full Name and Common Aliases

Denton True Young was born on March 29, 1867, in Gilmore, Ohio. He is commonly known as Cy Young, a nickname that stuck due to his tall stature (6 feet 1 inch) and the fact that he was nicknamed after the famous Winchester rifle model.

Birth and Death Dates

Born: March 29, 1867
 Died: November 4, 1955 (at the age of 88)

Nationality and Profession(s)

American baseball player, coach, and executive. Young is widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

Early Life and Background

Cy Young grew up on a farm near Peck, Ohio. He developed an interest in baseball at an early age and began pitching in local games. After dropping out of school in the eighth grade to work on the family farm, Young continued to play baseball, eventually joining the local team in nearby Newcomerstown.

Major Accomplishments

During his 22-year career, Cy Young won 511 games, still the most in Major League Baseball history. He pitched for five teams: the Cleveland Spiders (1890-1898), St. Louis Perfectos/Browns (1899-1900), Boston Americans/Red Sox (1901-1911), Cleveland Naps/Indians (1912-1915), and the Boston Red Sox again in 1913.

Some of his notable achievements include:

Winning two World Series championships with the Boston Americans in 1903 and 1912
 Being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, just a year after his death
* Having a record 76 shutouts, which stood for over 40 years

Notable Works or Actions

Young was not only an exceptional pitcher but also a coach and executive. He managed several teams during his career and even served as the president of the American League from 1907 to 1908.

One notable story about Cy Young is that he pitched in relief for the Cleveland Spiders on October 2, 1890, despite having a broken ring finger on his pitching hand. He went on to pitch 12 scoreless innings against the Chicago Colts, earning him praise and cementing his reputation as one of the toughest pitchers in baseball.

Impact and Legacy

Cy Young's impact on baseball is immeasurable. His record-breaking number of wins has stood for over a century, and his influence can be seen in generations of pitchers who followed in his footsteps. Young's work ethic, dedication to the sport, and perseverance in the face of adversity are qualities that continue to inspire players, coaches, and fans alike.

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered

Cy Young is often quoted for his wisdom on pitching and baseball. He believed in the importance of a strong fastball and curveball combination, which remains a fundamental principle of pitching to this day. His quotes are still widely read and studied by pitchers, coaches, and fans who seek to learn from one of the greatest pitchers in history.

In conclusion, Cy Young's legacy extends far beyond his impressive win-loss record. He was an exceptional pitcher, coach, and executive who left an indelible mark on baseball. His contributions continue to inspire and influence players, coaches, and fans around the world, cementing his place as one of the greatest figures in the history of the game.

Quotes by Cy Young

All us Youngs could throw. I used to kill squirrels with a stone when I was a kid, and my granddad once killed a turkey buzzard on the fly with a rock.
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All us Youngs could throw. I used to kill squirrels with a stone when I was a kid, and my granddad once killed a turkey buzzard on the fly with a rock.
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#squirrels
Gosh, all a kid has to do these days is spit straight and he gets forty-thousand dollars to sign.
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Gosh, all a kid has to do these days is spit straight and he gets forty-thousand dollars to sign.
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A pitcher's got to be good and he's got to be lucky to get a no hit game.
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A pitcher's got to be good and he's got to be lucky to get a no hit game.
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Things have changed for me over the past couple of weeks, ... There's a big part of my heart that's missing now with my mother gone. I knew I pitched for her. I just didn't realize how much. You just look at things different.
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Things have changed for me over the past couple of weeks, ... There's a big part of my heart that's missing now with my mother gone. I knew I pitched for her. I just didn't realize how much. You just look at things different.
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#changed
Too many pitchers, that's all, there are just too many pitchers Ten or twelve on a team. Don't see how any of them get enough work. Four starting pitchers and one relief man ought to be enough. Pitch 'em every three days and you'd find they'd get control and good, strong arms.
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Too many pitchers, that's all, there are just too many pitchers Ten or twelve on a team. Don't see how any of them get enough work. Four starting pitchers and one relief man ought to be enough. Pitch 'em every three days and you'd find they'd get control and good, strong arms.
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I thought I had to show all my stuff and I almost tore the boards of the grandstand with my fastball.
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I thought I had to show all my stuff and I almost tore the boards of the grandstand with my fastball.
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Good hitter. All you can do is try to keep it low and away.
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Good hitter. All you can do is try to keep it low and away.
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#good
One of the fellows called me 'Cyclone' but finally shortened it to 'Cy' and its been that ever since.
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One of the fellows called me 'Cyclone' but finally shortened it to 'Cy' and its been that ever since.
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My heart will always be with the Boston fans. I hope that everyone who truly loves me will still support me now that I won't be with the Red Sox,
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My heart will always be with the Boston fans. I hope that everyone who truly loves me will still support me now that I won't be with the Red Sox,
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#boston
The one thing you have to have is patience, ... You just can't rush everything. I use myself as an example. The last couple of years have been great, but it took some time to get up to that point.
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The one thing you have to have is patience, ... You just can't rush everything. I use myself as an example. The last couple of years have been great, but it took some time to get up to that point.
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#couple