In Game 4, McNally shutout the Dodgers on a 4-hitter, beating Don Drysdale as the Orioles completed a four game sweep.

McNally won 20 games four years in-a-row from 1968-1971, including a AL record tying 15 games in-a-row to start the 1969 season. In 1969, he was 22-10, with a mere ERA of 1.95. In 1970, McNally recorded a stunning 24-8, 3.48 ERA, 40GS, 21GC, 4 shutouts in 298 innings.

In 1971 his record was 21-5, 2.89 ERA, he led the majors in winning percentage, .808, and helped the Orioles win their third consecutive pennant. Dave McNally became the AL's first $100.000-a-year pitcher in 1972. He injured his throwing arm during 1971 and slumped to 13-17 but did record a fine 2.95 ERA. In 1973 and 1974 he helped the Orioles win the AL East Title, going 17-17 in 1973 and 16-10 in 1974.

Dave McNally's career: 184-119, .607 pct, 3.24 ERA, 396GS, 120GC, 33 shutouts, 1512 K's in 2488 innings. Dave McNally rates as one of the top pitchers in the past 40 years.

He was named on "The Sporting News" American League All-Star team every year from 1969 through 1974. Cuellar started his career as a spot starter, by 1967 he showed flashes of stardom going 16-11, 3.03 ERA for the Houston Astros.

He was traded to the Orioles in 1969 and he became one of the top pitchers in the AL. In his first season with the Orioles, Cuellar was 23-11 with an outstanding ERA of 2.38. His pitching helped the Orioles win 3 consecutive pennants and one World Championship, 1969-1971. Mike Cuellar's career: 185-130, .587 pct, 3.14 ERA, 453G, 379GS, 172GC, threw 36 shutouts, 1632 K's in 2808 innings.

We honor this top-of-the-line pitcher and note his always quiet, pleasant demeanor. Best regards to you, Mike Cuellar. Baseballhistorian.com archives.

In 1967 he was the NL's 'Rookie of the Year'. In 1968, Lee May's power numbers started climbing and he finished with 22 for the year, to begin a streak of 11 consecutive years with 20 or more homers. He slugged 38 in 1969, 34 in 1970 and a career high 39 in 1971.

Lee May's heavy hitting helped the Reds win the pennant in 1970. In their World Series loss to the Orioles, he batted .389 and led the team with 8 RBI's. After the 1971 season, he was traded to the Astros and hit 29 HR's and 98 RBI's in 1972. In June 1973, he hit 3 homers in one game and finished the year with 28 HR's and 105 RBI's. Lee May was traded to the Orioles, led the AL with 109 RBI's while helping the Orioles win the pennant. Lee May's career: .267 BA, 2031 hits in 7609 at bats, 340 D's, 354 HR's, 1244 RBI's, 1570 K's, .459 slg/pct.

Again in 1968, McCarver sparkled in the World Series against the Tigers, smashing a game winning 3-run homer in Game 3, and by lining two triples in each of the Cardinals other two wins. McCarver had good speed for a catcher and set a major league record by hitting 13 triples in 1966, becoming the only catcher in history to lead the league in three-baggers. McCarver was traded to the Phillies after the 1969 season and missed most of the 1970 season due to injuries; from then on he was mostly used as a backup catcher and first baseman. Tim McCarver's career: .271 BA, 1501 hits in 5529 at bats, 242 D's, 57 T's, 97 HR's, 645 RBI's.

He was named to every All-Star team from 1964-1970, with the exception of 1965 despite leading the AL with 312 putouts. Fregosi won a Gold Glove in 1967. He also was one of the better hitting shortstops during the 1960's. He hit .287 in 1963, smashed 29 doubles, 12 triples, 9 HR's and scored 83 runs. In 1964, Fregosi powered 18 homers and scored 86 runs. His' power numbers rose every year and in 1970, he wacked 33 D's, 22 HR's and scored 95 runs.

The Angels' traded this highly popular shortstop to the Mets in 1972; getting four players including the yet-unproven Nolan Ryan. Injuries plaqued Fregosi the next five seasons and he was traded twice more. After his playing days were over, he managed the Angels, White Sox and Phillies, where he managed them to the 1993 pennant. Jim Fregosi career: .265 BA, 1726 hits, 6523 at bats, 264 D's, 78 T's, 151 HR's, 884 runs, 706 RBI's, 715 W's and 1097 K's. baseballhistorian.com

The 6-ft, 4-inch, 194-pounder won 22 games to lead the Cubs to an 82-80 season record. His 2.10 ERA was the second best in the majors, trailing only Dodger great Sandy Koufax's 1.88 ERA, and Ellsworth worked 290 2/3 innings, the fourth highest total in the majors in '63.

After pitching for the Cubs during his first eight big-league seasons, the crafty, control mound master was traded to Philadelphia and then to the Boston Red Sox prior to the 1968 season.

Media forecasters were predicting that Ellsworth, a left-hander, simply couldn't win at Fenway Park. However, capitalizing on his great sinker, he burned opposing batters all through '68, finishing at 16-7, a 3.03 ERA in 196 innings... And, his 8-4 record in Fenway Park ranks as one of the best for lefties in history.

Dick Ellsworth career stats: 115-137 record, 3.72 ERA in 407G, 310GS, 87GC, 9 Shutouts in 2155.7 innings, a .272 opponents batting average. Cubs 1958, 1960-66; Phils 1967, Red Sox 1968-69; Indians 1969-70; Milw. 1970-71... baseballhistorian.com - All Rights Reserved