by caappy » Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:56 pm
Gary Charles Peters (born April 21, 1937) is an American former professional baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played on two major league teams for 14 seasons, from 1959 through 1972. He was one of the best-hitting pitchers of his era. After four brief call-ups, he got a pitching job on the White Sox in 1963, winning 19 games (19-8) and the American League Rookie of the Year Award. He had a .222 lifetime batting average and hit 19 home runs. He was frequently used as a pinch-hitter, once winning one game with a pinch-hit home run. On May 5, 1968, Peters hit a grand slam in Comiskey Park, helping the White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees. He was also used as a pinch-runner.
2× All-Star (1964, 1967)
AL Rookie of the Year (1963)
AL wins leader (1964)
2× AL ERA leader (1963, 1966)
Chicago White Sox (1959–1969)
Boston Red Sox (1970–1972)
Sent him 2 cards on 17 Aug and got both back signed on 25 Aug.
Mr Gary Peters
7121 N. Serenoa Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34241
Gary Charles Peters (born April 21, 1937) is an American former professional baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played on two major league teams for 14 seasons, from 1959 through 1972. He was one of the best-hitting pitchers of his era. After four brief call-ups, he got a pitching job on the White Sox in 1963, winning 19 games (19-8) and the American League Rookie of the Year Award. He had a .222 lifetime batting average and hit 19 home runs. He was frequently used as a pinch-hitter, once winning one game with a pinch-hit home run. On May 5, 1968, Peters hit a grand slam in Comiskey Park, helping the White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees. He was also used as a pinch-runner.
2× All-Star (1964, 1967)
[b]AL Rookie of the Year (1963)[/b]
AL wins leader (1964)
2× AL ERA leader (1963, 1966)
Chicago White Sox (1959–1969)
Boston Red Sox (1970–1972)
Sent him 2 cards on 17 Aug and got both back signed on 25 Aug.
Mr Gary Peters
7121 N. Serenoa Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34241