Cy Young
Baseball · Hometown: Newcomerstown, OH
- Pro team(s)
- Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Americans, Cleveland Naps, Boston Braves
- Hall of Fame
- ⭐ National Baseball Hall of Fame
Denton True "Cy Young" was born in 1867 near Gilmore, Ohio, in Tuscarawas County, the son of farmers who had no concept that their boy would one day define pitching excellence for generations. Young compiled 511 career wins over 22 seasons — a total so far beyond any other pitcher in history (Walter Johnson is 2nd with 417) that no one will ever approach it. He won at least 20 games in a season 16 times, threw three no-hitters, and was exceptional well into his 40s. Active from 1890 to 1911, he played for Cleveland, St. Louis, and Boston, winning the 1903 World Series with the Boston Americans over Honus Wagner's Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cy Young Award, given annually to the best pitcher in each major league, is named in his honor. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.