April 23: Happy Birthday, Warren Spahn


Warren Spahn, Atlanta Braves, Starting Pitcher #3. | Atlanta ...
Happy Birthday, Warren!
  • Warren Edward Spahn was born on April 23, 1921 in Buffalo, New York.
  • HOF, 17x All-Star, Cy Young, 3x ERA Title, 8x Wins Leader, 4x SO Leader, 2x GS Leader, 9x CG Leader, 4x SHO Leader, W-L% Leader
  • 363-245, 28 SV, 3.09 ERA, 2.583 SO
Warren Spahn and his teams:

 1953 Topps Warren Spahn Boston Braves #147 Baseball Card for sale ...1954 Topps Baseball # 020 Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves G - HOFCardsCustom made Topps 1965 New York Mets Warren Spahn baseball card 2 ...


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