Cy Young

Dwight Gooden, better known as Cy Young, was a legendary American professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues for 22 seasons. Born on March 29, 1867, in Gilmore, Ohio, Young began his baseball career in 1890 with the Cleveland Spiders. He went on to play for several teams, including the St. Louis Perfectos, Boston Americans, Cleveland Naps, and Boston Red Sox. During his illustrious career, Young won an unprecedented 511 games, which still stands as the most wins by a pitcher in Major League Baseball history. Young's impressive record includes 29 shutouts, 1,062 complete games, and 2,803 strikeouts. He was a dominant force on the mound, earning him the nickname "Cy" due to his resemblance to the famous inventor, Cyrus Young. Cy Young was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, his first year of eligibility. His legacy extends beyond his impressive statistics, as he is widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Young's remarkable career and enduring legacy have cemented his place as an iconic figure in American sports.