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Six-Time All-Star Sam McDowell Dies at 84
Six-time All-Star Sam McDowell, Cleveland strikeout king with 2,453 career Ks, died at 84. DiBiasio called his life a story of redemption.
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About Sam McDowell
Samuel Edward Thomas McDowell is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a starting pitcher from 1961 to 1975, most notably for the Cleveland Indians. A six-time All-Star, McDowell led the American League in strikeouts five times. Tall and powerful, his left-handed fastball was delivered with an unusually calm pitching motion which led to his memorable nickname, "Sudden Sam".
Everything about Sam McDowell →- Occupation
- baseball player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 21, 1942