Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | June 7, 1933 |
Birth Place | New York |
Age | 87 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Nov 11, 2008 (age 75) |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth: $1.5 billion (2024)
About
Cleveland Indians pitcher whose career was cut short when he was hit by a line drive.
Before Fame
His record of 284 strikeouts in 1955, his rookie year, stood unbroken for nearly 30 years, until
Trivia
A 1957 line drive in a game against the Yankees hit him in the eye, causing serious injury.
Family Life
He grew up in Rosedale, New York.
Associated With
As early as the minor leagues he was already drawing comparisons to the Hall of Famer Bob Feller.