Don Sutton, Hall of Fame Pitcher, Passes Away at 75
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Don Sutton wanted to be a major league pitcher since he was a child. He sure did succeed, and some. Sutton recorded 324 career wins and logged over 5,200 innings. Today, Don Sutton passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer.
The Hall of Fame righthander spent 16 seasons with the Dodgers, 1.5 seasons with the Astros, 2.5 seasons with the Brewers, half a season with the Athletics, and 2.5 seasons with the Angels. Sutton was named to four All-Star teams and took home an All-Star MVP and an ERA Title. Although he never won a World Series, he made four trips to the Fall Classic.
In his 23 years, Sutton eclipsed 200 innings 20 times. He was the epitome of reliable. He even continued his career in baseball after his playing days, announcing games for the Dodgers, Braves, and Nationals.
The Dodgers’ Team President Stan Kasten released the following statement on the passing of the legendary Sutton, which comes less than two weeks after the passing of Dodgers icon Tommy Lasorda.
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