TheĀ Atlanta BravesĀ release former 30-game winnerĀ Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28
On March 27, 1973 — TheĀ Atlanta BravesĀ release former 30-game winnerĀ Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28. InĀ 1972, the Braves had acquired McLain from theĀ Oakland AthleticsĀ in a straight-up swap for first basemanĀ Orlando Cepeda. McLain won theĀ American LeagueĀ Cy Young AwardĀ inĀ 1968Ā andĀ 1969.
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