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Denny McLainDenny McLain Denny McLain American baseball pitcher (born 1944) Dennis Dale McLain (born March 29, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player.[1] He played for ten seasons in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher, most prominently as a member of the Detroit Tigers. In 1968, McLain became the last Major League Baseball pitcher to win 30 or more games during a season (with a record of 31–6) — a feat accomplished by only 11 players in the 20th century, with the most recent 34 years earlier.[2][3] Quick facts MLB debut, Last MLB appearance ... Denny McLain McLain in 1966 Pitcher Born: (1944-03-29) March 29, 1944 (age 81) Markham, Illinois, U.S. Batted: Right Threw: Right MLB debut September 21,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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