St. Louis flooded with All-Star memories Jun 16, 2009
Denny McLain started for the American League and tossed three perfect innings as the AL went up 1-0 when Brooks Robinson scored from third on a wild pitch by Koufax in the second inning. The NL tied it in the fourth when Santo singled home Mays off of the second AL pitcher, Jim Kaat. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Tigers get Raburn, Inge grand slams in win May 17, 2009
That outburst helped earn Denny McLain his 13th of 31 wins that year. Jackson isn't looking for nearly that much; he could just use the support. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Celizic: Worst allegation May 5, 2009
If a pitcher wants to groove a pitch to a hitter, as Denny McLain once did for Mickey Mantle, thats the pitchers choice. If you tip off another hitter so he can hit one out, thats stealing from your own pitcher, your own teammate. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tribe Trounces Yankees' Bullpen Apr 17, 2009
May 18, 1960, Yankees at White Sox Bob Turley (1958) vs. Early Wynn (1959) July 22, 1960, White Sox at Yankees Early Wynn (1959) vs. Bob Turley (1958) Aug. 9, 1960, Yankees at White Sox Bob Turley (1958) vs. Early Wynn (1959) May 20, 1969, Cardinals at Giants Bob Gibson (1968) vs. Mike McCormick (1967) Sept. 11, 1970, Cardinals at Mets Bob Gibson (1968) vs. Tom Seaver (1969) April 26, 1971, Mets at Cardinals Tom Seaver (1969) vs. Bob Gibson (1970) May 5, 1971, Cardinals at Mets Bob Gibson (1970)... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Lincecum begins Cy Young followup Apr 4, 2009
It was the sixth-highest strikeout total by a 24-year-old in history and the most since Denny McLain had 280 in 1968, the year he finished 31-6. Lincecum's 10. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Red Sox' first day of camp full of story lines Feb 23, 2008
Tiant won 21 games that season, struck out 264, pitched 19 complete games, and posted nine shutouts, but lost the Cy Young Award to Denny McLain, who won 31 games for the world champion Tigers. Lots of people thought Tiant was the better pitcher, including, Tiant said yesterday, Bill Freehan, the Tigers' catcher that season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Top Cardinals Teams and the MVP Award Feb 4, 2008
Then again, Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, Guillermo Hernandez, and Dennis Eckersley all won MVP's even though they were pitchers, and Ron Guidry almost did. Perhaps a better example might be that of Stan Musial - might he have won the 1942 Rookie of the Year award had such existed. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Wagner honored to do it for the Goose Jan 23, 2008
The Official Site of The New York Mets: News: New York Mets News. Shea Stadium/Citi Field. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
St. Louis Cardinals #8 All-Time Team: 1968 Jan 22, 2008
In the American League, Denny McLain won 31 games for the Detroit Tigers. Gibson pitched three complete games in the fall classic, winning two of three, including Game One when he struck out record setting 17 batters. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Patriots' Tom Brady makes being a superstar QB look almost routine, selected AP male athlete Dec 22, 2007
1968 Denny McLain, baseball. 1967 Carl Yastrzemski, baseball. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kuhn, O'Malley Elected to Baseball Hall Dec 4, 2007
Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces to the press in New York that he indefinitely suspended Denny McLain, star pitcher of the Detroit Tigers, in this Feb. 19, 1970 file photo. Former commissioner Bowie Kuhn was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the revamped Veterans Committee on Monday Dec. 3, 2007, while his longtime adversary, players' union boss Marvin Miller, was left out for the second time this year. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The 1969 Yankees' Pennant Chances Nov 15, 2007
Led by 31 game winner Denny McLain and World Series hero Mickey Lolich, they are the cream of the crop. The Yankees, in the same division with the Tigers, Orioles, Red Sox and Senators, figure to finish fourth, ahead of the Senators and Indians. (Suite101.com)
World Series MVP Guide (1955-1979) Oct 30, 2007
Then, on just two days rest, he started Game 7 against the Cardinals instead of that year's 31-game winner Denny McLain, much to the chagrin of Bob Gibson and the Cardinals. Lolich hurled a complete game victory over the meanest pitcher in baseball and won the Tigers their first World Series in 33 years. (Suite101.com)
Chad the Bad may stray into Pound Sep 14, 2007
On today's date in 1968, the Tigers' Denny McLain became the majors' first 30-game winner since 1934. Name the National Leaguer who accomplished the feat in '34. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Peavy is logical choice for Cy Young and MVP Sep 12, 2007
Then, after Denny McLain earned 31 victories for the Detroit Tigers and Bob Gibson compiled a 1. 12 earned-run average for the St. Louis Cardinals, baseball owners promptly registered their disapproval by mandating a lower mound to promote hitting. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sports didn't just turn sour Jul 29, 2007
There was Major League pitcher Denny McLain, who was suspended in 1970 for bookmaking. Oh yeah, what about Alex Karras and Paul Hornung. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Perks aside, commishes face big issues Jul 27, 2007
And former baseball boss Bowie Kuhn, who died in March, had his Charlie Finley headache (and Denny McLain migraine, come to think of it). No one said it was easy at the top. (USA Today -- Sports)
One Half Billion Major League Fans Jul 27, 2007
Denny McLain won 31 games in the American League and Bob Gibson led the National League with a 1. 12 ERA.. (Suite101.com)
• A once-in-a-lifetime meeting May 2, 2007
In the 1960s and the early-to-mid 1970s, the list included Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Juan Marichal, Tom Seaver, Denny McLain, Jim Palmer, Gaylord Perry, Nolan Ryan, Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Lou Brock, Roberto Clemente, Willie McCovey, Reggie Jackson, and more of Aaron, Mays, Mantle, Banks and Kaline. There were many more, but that list alone represents a good chunk of the Hall of Fame. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
He led 'groundwork for success' Mar 17, 2007
He also tangled with stars Mays, Mantle, Curt Flood and Denny McLain, and union head Marvin Miller. His downfall came after he presided over a 50-day strike that split the 1981 season in half. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bowie Kuhn, 80; baseball's commissioner in stormy era Mar 16, 2007
Kuhn suspended Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain for his involvement in a bookmaking venture, and when Mantle and Mays signed on for casino promotions after their careers were done, Kuhn ordered them to sever their ties with baseball. All were later reinstated. (Los Angeles Times)
Ex-Baseball Commissioner Kuhn Dies at 80 Mar 16, 2007
Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces reinstatement of suspension of Denny McLain after new allegations emerged against the pitcher in 1970. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Fox News)
