DON SUTTON passes away at 75

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On January 19, 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers legend Don Sutton — one of the greatest pitchers of his generation — has died at the age of 75.
Sutton’s son, Daron, made the announcement on social media on Tuesday … saying his Hall of Fame father passed away overnight.

“Saddened to share that my dad passed away in his sleep last night. He worked as hard as anyone I’ve ever known and he treated those he encountered with great respect … and he took me to work a lot. For all these things, I am very grateful. Rest In Peace,” Daron wrote.

Sutton — who was inducted into the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998 — pitched 23 seasons in the big leagues … including 16 years with the Dodgers.
Don was a 4x All-Star and was MLB’s ERA leader in 1980. He won 324 games … and struck out 3,574 batters — good enough for 7th all-time.

In addition to his time in Los Angeles, Sutton also pitched for the Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, California Angels.
The Dodgers retired his #20 jersey in 1998.

From https://www.tmz.com/…/mlb-legend-don-sutton-dead-los…/

Notable Events and Chronology for Don Sutton Career

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Don Sutton is born in Clio, Alabama

The first major league game on artificial turf is played in the Astrodome - Don Sutton Picks up his first career win

The first major league game on artificial turf is played in the Astrodome – Don Sutton Picks up his first career win

Chicago Cubs rookie Ferguson Jenkins hits his first major league home run, off Don Sutton and shuts out the Dodgers to win, 2 - 0

Chicago Cubs rookie Ferguson Jenkins hits his first major league home run, off Don Sutton and shuts out the Dodgers to win, 2 – 0

Wayne Simpson dazzles in debut

Wayne Simpson dazzles in debut

Dodgers Al Downing and Don Sutton hurl shutouts during a 12 - 0, 4 - 0, doubleheader triumph over the Braves

Dodgers Al Downing and Don Sutton hurl shutouts during a 12 – 0, 4 – 0, doubleheader triumph over the Braves

Don Sutton beats the Reds 3-1 on opening day

Don Sutton beats the Reds 3-1 on opening day

Roberto Clemente passes Hall of Fame third baseman Pie Traynor on the Pittsburgh Pirates' all-time RBI list

Roberto Clemente passes Hall of Fame third baseman Pie Traynor on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ all-time RBI list

The Reds, 11 games behind the Dodgers at the beginning of the day, stage two dramatic comebacks to snatch a doubleheader win from Los Angeles. Hal King's clutch 3-run pinch home run with two outs wins the first game, 4 - 3, against Don Sutton, while Tony Perez's 10th-inning hit wins the second, 3 - 2. This day will be looked upon as the turning point of the National League's Western Division race.

The Reds, 11 games behind the Dodgers at the beginning of the day, stage two dramatic comebacks to snatch a doubleheader win from Los Angeles. Hal King’s clutch 3-run pinch home run with two outs wins the first game, 4 – 3, against Don Sutton, while Tony Perez’s 10th-inning hit wins the second, 3 – 2. This day will be looked upon as the turning point of the National League’s Western Division race.

Davey Lopes

Davey Lopes steals fives bases, tying a National League record established in 1904 by Giants first baseman Dan McGann

A trio of National League righthanded starters (Andy Messersmith, Tom Seaver, and Don Sutton) pose together prior to the 1975 All-Star Game in Milwaukee.

The Dodgers take game 2 of 1974 Series behind Don Sutton

Johnny LeMaster becomes the second player to hit an inside-the-park home run in his first major league at-bat

Johnny LeMaster becomes the second player to hit an inside-the-park home run in his first major league at-bat

Jerry Koosman signed New York Mets B&W 16x20 Photo (1969 World Series champagne celebration with Tom Seaver)

Tom Seaver trade to Dodgers called off

Tommy Lasorda 1000 victory

Tommy Lasorda debuts for Dodgers as manager

Reggie Smith insites a fathers day brawl at Dodger Stadium

Reggie Smith insites a fathers day brawl at Dodger Stadium

Boston's George Scott connects for a homer off the Pirates' Goose Gossage in the 1977 All-Star Game

At Yankee Stadium Don Sutton wins the All Star Game MVP as the NL prevails for the 14th time in 15 tries

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Dodger ace Don Sutton hurls a one-hit gem against the Giants

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1977

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1977

Steve Garvey and Don Sutton

Steve Garvey and Don Sutton fight at Shea before a 5-4 Dodger victory

The Dodgers become the first ML team ever to draw three million fans it is dampened when coach Jim Gilliam suffers a brain hemorrhage.

The Dodgers become the first ML team ever to draw three million fans it is dampened when coach Jim Gilliam suffers a brain hemorrhage.

New York Yankees win their their second consecutive World Championship over the Dodgers

New York Yankees win their their second consecutive World Championship over the Dodgers

Nolan Ryan Homerun

Nolan Ryan homers in his debut with the Houston Astros

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Don Sutton, the winningest pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history, signs a four-year contract with the Houston Astros. Sutton posted a 13-5 record in 1980 with a National League leading 2.21 ERA.

Don Sutton, signed as a free agent from Los Angeles over the winter, makes his Astro debut against the Dodgers

Don Sutton, signed as a free agent from Los Angeles over the winter, makes his Astro debut against the Dodgers

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Don Sutton twirls a five-hit shutout to blank St. Louis, 3-0 the 53rd of his career

1982 - Don Sutton notches his 250th career win, a 5-1 four-hit victory over the Cubs. It's Sutton's ninth of the year. Phil Garner drills a two-run shot and Jose Cruz plates the other two tallies. 

1982 – Don Sutton notches his 250th career win, a 5-1 four-hit victory over the Cubs. It’s Sutton’s ninth of the year. Phil Garner drills a two-run shot and Jose Cruz plates the other two tallies. 

1982 - Alan Ashby cracks two solo shots off John Montefusco to lift the Astros to a 4-3 victory in San Diego. Dickie Thon figures in both of the other tallies. Don Sutton wins his 11th of the season. 

1982 – Alan Ashby cracks two solo shots off John Montefusco to lift the Astros to a 4-3 victory in San Diego. Dickie Thon figures in both of the other tallies. Don Sutton wins his 11th of the season. 

Milwaukee scores nine runs in the 8th to roll over the Yankees, 14 - 1. Don Sutton is the victor. Gorman Thomas has a double and home run in the big inning and Paul Molitor adds a home run as well.

Milwaukee scores nine runs in the 8th to roll over the Yankees, 14 – 1. Don Sutton is the victor. Gorman Thomas has a double and home run in the big inning and Paul Molitor adds a home run as well.

Robin Yount SI cover 1982

Don Sutton defeats Jim Palmer and Orioles to put Milwaukee in ALCS

Don Sutton watches the rain come down during Game 6 of the 1982 World Series

Don Sutton and Paul Molitor help Brewers stave off elimination in ALCS

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Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout

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California Angels acquire future Hall of Famer Don Sutton from the Oakland A’s

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Don Sutton (298) throws a two-hit shutout, beating Tom Seaver (306) and the White Sox 3-0. The starters have the highest combined win total (604) for opposing pitchers since 1926, when Washington’s Walter Johnson (406) faced Chicago’s right-hander Red Faber (197) in a Griffith Stadium contest.

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Don Sutton wins his 300th career game

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Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels become the first 300-game winners to face each other during the 20th century

In the fourth matchup of 300-game winners since 1900, Angels' hurler Don Sutton (317) allows four hits in six innings to beat Steve Carlton (328) and the Twins, 12-3. The 645 combined victories is the largest number of wins ever accumulated by pitchers starting the same major league game.

In the fourth matchup of 300-game winners since 1900, Angels’ hurler Don Sutton (317) allows four hits in six innings to beat Steve Carlton (328) and the Twins, 12-3. The 645 combined victories is the largest number of wins ever accumulated by pitchers starting the same major league game.

Mark McGwire hits his 39th home run setting a record for the most home runs by a major league rookie

Mark McGwire hits his 39th home run setting a record for the most home runs by a major league rookie

The Dodgers release Don Sutton, the 12th-winningest pitcher in major league history and the club's all-time victory leader.

The Dodgers release Don Sutton, the 12th-winningest pitcher in major league history and the club’s all-time victory leader.

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Don Sutton gets into the Hall of Fame on his fifth try

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Don Sutton Stats & Facts

Episode 186 - The life and times of Don Sutton

Episode 186 – The life and times of Don Sutton

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