Early Wynn
American baseball player
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About Early Wynn
Early Wynn was also nicknamed "Gus", this big leaguer is one of the greatest and most feared hitters of all time. Early Wynn was a 9-time All-Star who also coached the Cleveland Indians and the Minnesota Twins.
Background
He was born in January 1920, in Hartford, Alabama. He excelled in football and baseball while in Geneva County High School. Early’s injury ended his football career which made him focus on baseball. Wynn signed with the Washington Senators at the age of 17.
Career
He made his major league debut in 1939 and by 1947 he was selected for the first time to the 1947 AL All-Star team as a replacement for an injured player, Bob Feller. This Alabama-born pitcher was traded to Cleveland Indians in 1949 and was selected eight straight times for the All-Star Games. He was the first major league pitcher to lead his league in strikeouts in consecutive years with different teams, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. Wynn went back to Cleveland towards the end of his career and won his 300th game there in 1963. This baseball legend was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Death
Wynn died in 1999 at the age of 79.
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F.A.Q. about Early Wynn
When is his birthday?
Early Wynn's birthday is on January 6, 1920.
In how many days is his birthday?
Early's birthday is in 35 days
How old was Early when he died?
He was 79 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 4, 1999.
How old would he be today?
Early Wynn would be 103 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Early from?
He was born in Hartford, Alabama, U.S..