Dean Chance
From BR Bullpen
1964 Topps
Wilmer Dean Chance
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut September 11, 1961
- Final Game August 9, 1971
- Born June 1, 1941 in Plain Township, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dean Chance was the first big pitching star of the fledgling Los Angeles Angels, and later in his career he was part of the division-winning 1969 Minnesota Twins.
He won the 1964 Cy Young Award, dominating the 1964 American League with a 1.65 ERA and 11 shutouts.
In 1969 he became a boxing manager and promoter, and as of 2006 he was president of the International Boxing Association.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1962 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 2-time AL All-Star (1964 & 1967)
- ML Cy Young Award Winner (1964)
- 1967 AL Comeback Player of the Year Award
- AL ERA Leader (1964)
- AL Wins Leader (1964)
- 2-time AL Innings Pitched Leader (1964 & 1967)
- 2-time AL Complete Games Leader (1964 & 1967)
- AL Shutouts Leader (1964)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 4 (1964, 1965, 1967 & 1968)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1964 & 1967)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 7 (1962-1968)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 3 (1964, 1967 & 1968)
| ML Cy Young Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 1964 | 1965 |
| Sandy Koufax | Dean Chance | Sandy Koufax |
