Denny McLain Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Dennis Dale "Denny" McLain (born March 29, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for ten seasons, most notably for the Detroit Tigers. In 1968, McLain became the last pitcher in Major League Baseball to win 30 or more games during a season (31–6)— a feat accomplished by only eleven players in the 20th century.McLain was brash and outspoken, sometimes creating controversy by criticizing teammates and fans with little provocation. His stellar performance at the beginning of his professional baseball career was a marked contrast to his personal life, where he became associated with organized crime and was eventually convicted on charges of embezzlement and served time in prison.
Net Worth
$10 Million
Date Of Birth
March 29, 1944
Place Of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height
6' 1" (1.85 m)
Profession
Actor
Nicknames
Denny McLain, McLain, Denny
Star Sign
Aries
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Fact
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Convicted of racketeering, extortion, and possession of cocaine in 1985. He was released from a federal prison in Talladega, Alabanma, after serving 30 months.
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Holds Detroit Tigers single season record for Wins (31 in 1968).
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Ranks 77th on MLB All-Time Hits Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched List (7.85).
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Ranks 74th on MLB All-Time WHIP List (1.163).
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Led American League in Losses (22) in 1971.
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Finished 6th in voting for 1969 American League MVP, American League Sporting News Pitcher of the Year and co-Cy Young Award winner for leading League in Sacrifice Hits Allowed (13), Wins (24), Innings Pitched (325), Games Started (41), Shutouts (9), Hits Allowed (288) and Batters Faced (1,304). Also had 23 Complete Games, 105 Runs Allowed, 101 Earned Runs Allowed, 25 Home Runs Allowed, 67 Walks, 181 Strikeouts, 5 Wild Pitches and 2.80 ERA.
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Won 1968 American League MVP and Cy Young Award and named The Sporting News American League Pitcher of the Year and Player of the Year for leading the American League in Sacrifice Hits (16), Wins (31), Won-Loss Percentage (.838), Innings Pitched (336), Games Started (41), Complete Games (28), Home Runs Allowed (31), Strikeout to Walk Ratio (4.44) and Batters Faced (1,288) and also having 6 Shutouts, 241 Hits Allowed, 86 Runs Allowed, 73 Earned Runs Allowed, 63 Walks, 280 Strikeouts and 1.96 ERA.
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Finished 15th in voting for 1966 American League MVP for leading League in Home Runs Allowed (42) and Earned Runs Allowed (115) and having 20-14 record, 38 Games, 38 Games Started, 14 Complete Games, 4 Shutouts, 264.3 Innings Pitched, 205 Hits Allowed, 120 Runs Allowed, 104 Walks, 192 Strikeouts, 6 Wild Pitches and 3.92 ERA.
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Named to 3 American League All Star Teams (1966 and 1968-1969).
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Member of 1968 World Series Champion Detroit Tigers team. Member of 1972 World Series Champion Oakland Athletics team.
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Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1963-1970), Washington Senators (1971), Oakland Athletics (1972) and Atlanta Braves (1972).
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
From Glory Days
2014
TV Series
Guest
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sports Unfiltered with Dennis Miller
2007
TV Series
Himself
The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame...
2006
TV Series
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2000
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Pat Sajak Show
1989
TV Series
Himself
Sports Challenge
1973
TV Series
Himself
1969 MLB All-Star Game
1969
TV Special
Himself - AL Pitcher
The Joey Bishop Show
1969
TV Series
Himself
The Match Game
1968
TV Series
Himself - Team Captain
What's My Line?
1968
TV Series
Himself - Mystery Guest
The Steve Allen Show
1968
TV Series
Himself
The Bob Hope Show
1968
TV Series
Himself
1968 World Series
1968
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Detroit Tigers Pitcher
1968 MLB All-Star Game
1968
TV Special
Himself - AL Pitcher
1966 MLB All-Star Game
1966
TV Special
Himself - AL Pitcher
Archive Footage
Known for movies
The Match Game (1968) as Himself - Team Captain
1969 MLB All-Star Game (1969) as Himself - AL Pitcher
1966 MLB All-Star Game (1966) as Himself - AL Pitcher
1968 MLB All-Star Game (1968) as Himself - AL Pitcher