Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Early Wynn

1982-May-06 Seattle, Wa

 Early Wynn (1920-1999) nicknamed "Gus",  was a right handed pitcher for the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White sox. Known as one of the most intimidating pitchers in the game  throwing a powerful fastball.

Wynn won his 300 game on July 13, 1963, with a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Athletics, pitching 5 innings

300 W - 244 L
ERA: 3.54
Strikeouts: 2,334
Cy Young award - 1959
Baseball Hall of Fame - 1972

Not sure what the postmark commemorates

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