RIP - Gaylord Perry

 

Gaylord Perry, who pitched for 22 seasons from 1962-83, passed away on December 1, 2022 at age 84.

Perry became a full-time starting pitcher in 1966, and remained in his team's rotation for the remainder of his career. 

 

He played his first 10 years with the Giants, in a rotation that included Juan Marichal and at times, Mike McCormick, Ray Sadecki, and Bobby Bolin, among others. 

 

Perry played for 7 other teams over the 2nd half of his career, including extended stops in Cleveland and Texas. 

 

He was a 5-time 20-game winner, and led the league in wins for 3 of those seasons. He also was a 2-time Cy Young Award winner, and led the AL in complete games twice. 

 

New York Post obituary