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Baseball Biography

Gaylord Perry

“Gaylord”

American · Williamston, USA · Born 15 September 1938

Pitcher
314
career wins
3.11
career e r a
3534
career k
5
all- star apps

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American Hall of Famer who was long suspected of doctoring baseballs during a career that produced 314 victories, earning him both a place in Cooperstown and a reputation as one of baseball's great controversialists.

Gaylord Perry was one of baseball's most controversial figures, a right-hander who was widely suspected — and eventually admitted — to doctoring baseballs with vaseline throughout his career. Despite the controversy, his exceptional pitching on two different occasions produced Cy Young Awards in both the AL and NL — making him the first pitcher to win the award in both leagues. His craft and competitiveness produced 314 career wins.

Famous For

Spitball pitcher, 300+ wins, Cy Young Awards

Playing Style

How They Played

Right-handed pitcher with exceptional control and durability

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Hall of Fame pitcher known for longevity and alleged spitball

Career Journey

Timeline

1962 📌 MLB debut with San Francisco Giants
1972 🥇 AL Cy Young Award winner
1978 🥇 NL Cy Young Award winner
1982 🎯 Reached 300 career wins
1983 📌 Retired from professional baseball
1991 🥇 Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Career Timeline — Gaylord Perry
1962
MLB debut with San Francisco Giants
1972
AL Cy Young Award winner
1978
NL Cy Young Award winner
1982
Reached 300 career wins
1983
Retired from professional baseball
1991
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame