Friday, November 6, 2009

Mike Marshall Becomes First Relief Pitcher to Win Cy Young Award


November 6, 1969
For the first time in Cy Young Award voting history a tie occurs with Tiger Denny McLain (24-9, 2.80) and Oriole Mike Cuellar (23-11, 2.38) receiving equal votes from the BBWAA for being the best pitcher in the American League. 9 For the first time in Cy Young Award voting history a tie occurs with Tiger Denny McLain and Oriole Mike Cuellar receiving equal votes from the BBWAA for being the best pitcher in the American League.


November 6, 1974
Mike Marshall becomes the first relief pitcher to win the Cy Young Award. The 'Iron Man' set major league records for penmen with innings pitched (206), game appearances (106), consecutive games (14) and games finished (83) .

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