Spahn, Warren (1921-2003), became one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. During his major league career, he won 363 games, more than any other left-handed pitcher. Spahn won 20 or more games in one season 13 times, and he led the National League in games won eight different times. Spahn set the National League record for the most shutouts by a left-handed pitcher, 63.
Warren Edward Spahn was born on April 23, 1921, in Buffalo, New York. He played for the Boston Braves—later the Milwaukee Braves—from 1942 through 1964. In 1965, Spahn pitched for the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants. He retired from baseball after the 1965 season. Spahn was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973. He died on Nov. 24, 2003.
