Between 1975 and 1998, Dennis Eckersley pitched for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and St. Louis Cardinals. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of two pitchers in major league history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career.
Eckersley was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility.
Career highlights and awards:
6× All-Star (1977, 1982, 1988, 1990–1992)
World Series champion (1989)
AL MVP (1992)
AL Cy Young Award (1992)
ALCS MVP (1988)
2× AL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1988, 1992)
2× MLB saves leader (1988, 1992)
Pitched a no-hitter on May 30, 1977
Oakland Athletics No. 43 retired
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
Athletics Hall of Fame
Major League Baseball All-Time Team
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