Gaylord Perry becomes the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues

ByThis Day in Baseball October 25, 1978August 3, 2024

1978 – Gaylord Perry of the San Diego Padres becomes the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues. Perry cops the National League honor with a 21-6 record and a 2.72 ERA.

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1978 National League Cy Young Award

Gaylord Perry becomes the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues

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