RIP - Gary Peters

 

Gary Peters, one of the White Sox' top starting pitchers in the 1960s, passed away on January 26, 2023 at age 85.

Peters made brief appearances for the Sox from 1959-62, then won the AL Rookie of the Year award in 1963, after posting a 19-8 record and leading the league with a 2.33 ERA. His 1.98 ERA in 1966 was also tops in the league, as was his 20 wins in 1964. 

 

Peters was in Chicago's rotation through the 1969 season, then was traded to the Red Sox in a headscratcher (Peters and veteran catcher Don Pavletich for journeymen Syd O'Brien and Gerry Janeski). 

 

He finished his career with 3 seasons in Boston (the last one spent in the bullpen).  

 

Chicago Sun-Times obituary  

 

NBC Sports obituary