Frank Lary

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Frank Strong Lary (Mule, Taters, or The Yankee Killer)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lb.
• School University of Alabama
• Debut September 14, 1954
• Final Game September 21, 1965
• Born April 10, 1930 in Northport, AL USA

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Brother of Al Lary.

Lary missed the 1951-1952 seasons due to military service. One of Detroit's most durable, reliable and most popular pitchers from the middle '50s and into the middle '60s. Known as "The Yankee Killer" because of his ability to beat the Yankees fairly consistently.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 2-time AL All-Star (1960 & 1961)
• AL Gold Glove Winner (1961)
• AL Wins Leader (1956)
• 3-time AL Innings Pitched Leader (1956, 1958 & 1960)
• 3-time AL Complete Games Leader (1958, 1960 & 1961)
• 15 Win Seasons: 5 (1956 & 1958-1961)
• 20 Win Seasons: 2 (1956 & 1961)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 7 (1955-1961)

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