Denny McLain, winner of theĀ American League Cy Young AwardĀ inĀ 1968, is convicted of racketeering, extortion, andĀ cocaineĀ possession inĀ Tampa, Florida. McLain will serve 29 months of a 23-year sentence before an appeals court overturns the decision.

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1985Ā ā€“Ā Denny McLain, winner of theĀ American League Cy Young AwardĀ inĀ 1968, is convicted of racketeering, extortion, andĀ cocaineĀ possession inĀ Tampa, Florida. McLain will serve 29 months of a 23-year sentence before an appeals court overturns the decision.