2000 Legends of Baseball,Cy Young (#3408m) Commemorative First Day Picture Card (8x10)

Get a Frame-Worthy Cy Young Commemorative First Day Picture Card

Evidence of Cy Young’s phenomenal pitching ability lies in his career record 511 wins, nearly 100 more than any other pitcher.  He earned the nickname “Cyclone” because of his blinding fast ball.

In 1891, when Denton True Young (1867-1955) was playing for the Cleveland Spiders, he pitched his first of fifteen 20-win seasons.  When the Spiders franchise moved to St. Louis, Young was earning the maximum yearly salary paid by the National League.

In 1901, after the American League was formed, Young accepted an offer to play for the Boston Red Sox.  By then, he was well on his way to becoming the most successful pitcher in baseball.  He pitched in four games for the Red Sox during the first World Series of 1903, which Boston won.  He hurled three no-hitters in 1904, the same year he threw a perfect game and pitched 24 consecutive hitless innings.  He pitched his last game in 1911 as a Boston Brave.

Cy Young still holds many baseball records, including most innings pitched with 7,356, and most complete games with 753.  In 1937, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  The prestigious Cy Young Award is presented to one outstanding pitcher in the National and American leagues at the end the season.

This is your chance to add a piece of Young’s impressive career to your collection.  This commemorative picture card measures 8x10 inches and features a great photo of Young on the field.  It has the 2000 Legends of Baseball stamp honoring Young, tied to the cover by a pictorial first day of issue cancellation.  A must-have for any sports collector – order now.