Lindy McDaniel
From BR Bullpen
1957 Topps
1959 Topps
Lyndall Dale McDaniel
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 195 lb.
- School University of Oklahoma
- High School Arnett High School
- Debut September 2, 1955
- Final Game September 27, 1975
- Born December 13, 1935 in Hollis, OK USA
[edit] Biographical Information
One of the ten best relievers according to The Relief Pitcher for being the most dominant reliever of his era. Brother of Von McDaniel. Another brother, Kerry Don McDaniel, pitched in the minors for the St. Louis Cardinals.
As of the end of the 2008 season, McDaniel is the last New York Yankees pitcher to hit a home run. He hit it on September 28, 1972 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit.
His first Baseball Card appearance was in the 1957 Topps set.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (1960)
- 2-time NL Reliever of the Year Award Winner (1960 & 1963)
- NL Winning Percentage Leader (1960)
- 3-time NL Saves Leader (1959, 1960 & 1963)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1957)
