answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The first Cy Young Award was given out in 1956, in honor of Cy Young who passed away the year before. One Award was given out to the best pitcher in the Major Leagues until 1967 when a one winner was chosen in each the American, and National league.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When did the cy young award begin?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about General History

American league Cy Young winner 1963?

The Cy Young Award was started in 1956 but each league did not begin awarding the Cy Young until 1967. Prior to that, one award was given for both leagues.The 1963 Cy Young Award winner was Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Has AJ Burnett ever won a Cy Young award?

No. AJ Burnett has not won a Cy Young Award.


Who can win the Cy Young Award?

The best pitcher in each league wins the Cy Young Award.


Who will be the Cy Young Award in 2009?

The 2009 National League Cy Young Award winner was Tim Lincecum (2) The 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner was Zack Greinke


What does the Cy Young mean?

"The Cy Young" or "Cy Young Award" is an award named after the turn of the century pitching great Cy Young, given out annually to the best pitcher in both the National, and American Leagues.

Related questions

American league Cy Young winner 1963?

The Cy Young Award was started in 1956 but each league did not begin awarding the Cy Young until 1967. Prior to that, one award was given for both leagues.The 1963 Cy Young Award winner was Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers.


When was Cy Young Award created?

Cy Young Award was created in 1956.


Has AJ Burnett ever won a Cy Young award?

No. AJ Burnett has not won a Cy Young Award.


Who can win the Cy Young Award?

The best pitcher in each league wins the Cy Young Award.


Who will be the Cy Young Award in 2009?

The 2009 National League Cy Young Award winner was Tim Lincecum (2) The 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner was Zack Greinke


What does the Cy Young mean?

"The Cy Young" or "Cy Young Award" is an award named after the turn of the century pitching great Cy Young, given out annually to the best pitcher in both the National, and American Leagues.


What is the cy young award in MLB?

the cy young award is given to the best pitchers in the American and national league.


In baseball who won the Cy Young award in 1990?

The 1990 National League Cy Young Award winner was Doug Drabek The 1990 American League Cy Young Award winner was Bob Welch


If you won the Cy Young award in baseball what position would you play?

The Cy Young award is given to the best pitcher in baseball, so if you won this award you would continue to play as a pitcher.


How many Reds have won the Cy Young award?

As of the 2008 season, no Cincinnati pitcher has won the Cy Young Award.


Who won the NL Cy Young Award in 2003?

The 2003 National League Cy Young Award winner was Eric Gagne.


Who won the NL Cy Young Award in 2002?

The 2002 National League Cy Young Award winner was Randy Johnson.