- Pitcher with the Detroit Tigers (1945, 1948), Chicago White Sox (1949-1961), and San Francisco Giants (1962-1964).
- Made major league debut on 1 June 1945.
- In 1953 led American League pitchers in strikeouts (186).
- In 1955 had the lowest earned run average in the American League (1.97).
- Led the American League in complete games, 1956-1958 (21,16,19).
- He was signed by his hometown Tigers while still in high school.
- On June 27, 1958, facing the Washington Senators, he came within one batter of becoming the first left-handed pitcher in 78 years to throw a perfect game. Pinch-hitter Ed FitzGerald spoiled it when he hit the first pitch for a two-out double down the right-field line.
- He leads the White Sox' career strikeouts list with 1,796, and is fourth in wins with 195. He was a 7-time All-Star.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content