About
Hall of Fame pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Atlanta Braves. He amassed over 850 strikeouts throughout his professional career.
Before Fame
He began his professional career as a member of the Chicago Cubs at eighteen.
Trivia
He was a six-time All-Star and four-time NL Relief Man of the Year. He passed away before the age of 70 after a recent cancer diagnosis.
Family Life
Had three sons, one of whom was drafted by the New York Yankees.
Associated With
He and Jackie Robinson both had their #42 retired by the St. Louis Cardinals.
