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Q: Who was the first Yankees pitcher to win the Cy Young award?
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Who was the first Red Sox pitcher to win the Cy Young award?

Jim Lonborg Was the first Boston Red Sox pitcher to win the Cy Young Award. Lonborg won the award in 1967, the first year that the award was given out in both leagues.


Who was the first Major League Baseball pitcher to win the Cy Young award and not play in the world series in the same season?

Don Drysdale of the 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers. The Yankees and Giants played in the 1962 World Series with the Yankees winning, 4 games to 3.


Who was the first black player to win the Cy Young award?

The Cy Young Award was established in 1956 to recognize the "best pitcher" in the Major Leagues. The first Cy Yound Award winner was Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers, who was also the first "black" player to win the award.


Who is the first string New York Yankees pitcher?

Currently, the Yankees first string pitcher is CC Sabathia.


First relief pitcher to win Cy Young American league?

Sparky Lyle of the New York Yankees in 1977.


Who was the first famous in baseball?

cy young, the Boston red sox pitcher. he now even has a pitching award named after him.


When did the cy young award begin?

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.


What was the history of the Cy Young award?

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. The Cy Young award is voted on by members of the Baseball Writers Association of America.


Who won the AL Cy Young Award in 1957?

From 1956 to 1966 there was no difference in AL and NL Cy Young Awards, only one pitcher would win in those years. Future Hall of Famer Warren Spahn on the Milwaukee Braves won the Cy Young Award of 1957. He was 21-11 with 3 saves, an ERA of 2.69 and 111 strikeouts. He was the first left-handed pitcher to win the award.


Who won the NL Cy Young Award in 1981?

During the first eleven years (1956 - 1966), only one winner from Major League Baseball was selected. Immediately after Commissioner Frick retired, the rules were changed to honor the best pitcher from each league. In 1961, AL pitcher Whitey Ford of the Yankees won the Award.


Who was the first cub's pitcher to win the MVP award?

Through the 2008 season, no Cubs pitcher has won the National League MVP award.


What is greg known for?

Greg Maddux was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was the first major league pitcher to win the Cy Young Award four years in a row. He was nicknamed "Mad Dog" and "The Professor".