Steve Carlton wins the 1972 National League Cy Young Award

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On November 2, 1972 — Leading the league in victories (27), ERA (1.97), starts (41), complete games (30), and strikeouts (310), Steve Carlton wins the 1972 National League Cy Young Award, the first of three he will win. ‘Lefty’s’ 27 victories account for nearly half (45.8%) of the last-place Philadelphia Phillies 59 wins.

 

 

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