“From September 15, 1916, to July 25, 1917, Cicotte pitched 25 straight starts in which he allowed three earned runs or less with at least six innings pitched, which retroactively became known as the quality start. Cicotte's 25 game streak was the most for a half-century until Bob Gibson passed him.”
Among all eligible pitchers, his career ERA of 2.38 is 24th lowest overall in major league history.
World Series champion (1917)
2× AL wins leader (1917, 1919)
AL ERA leader (1917)
Pitched a no-hitter on April 14, 1917
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