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.
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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.
No. AJ Burnett has not won a Cy Young Award.
The best pitcher in each league wins the Cy Young Award.
The 2009 National League Cy Young Award winner was Tim Lincecum (2) The 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner was Zack Greinke
"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.