Early Wynn 300th win scored program
I recently picked up a tough scored program to HOF Early Wynn's 300th and final career win in 1963 at KC. Wynn was known to be a tough competitor during his great career, but his struggle to get the 300th win was epic, as he was stuck on 299 wins for several months spanning 9 starts and had to change teams in order to achieve his dream...
Wynn started his 20+ year career with the Washington Senators, but also played many years for the Chicago White Sox and a few with the Cleveland Indians.
Ted Williams was quoted as saying that Wynn "was the toughest pitcher that he ever faced". It was during Wynn’s early years with the Senators that he began to gain a reputation for meanness on the mound, exemplified by his willingness to knock down a batter if the occasion warranted. Among his famous quotes concerning this subject are: “A pitcher has to look at the hitter as his mortal enemy,” “A pitcher will never be a big winner until he hates hitters,” and “I’ve got a right to knock down anybody holding a bat.”
Classic!
Last edited by Scott Garner; 07-11-2015 at 07:15 AM.
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