by caappy » Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:00 pm
Gary Charles Peters (born April 21, 1937 Grove City PA) 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. The Chicago White Sox signed Peters as an amateur free agent in 1956 after he graduated from Grove City College. 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. A left-handed pitcher, he led the American League in earned run average in 1963 and 1966, with the most wins in 1964, and led in fielding average as a pitcher in 1968.
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.
Chicago White Sox (1959–1969)
Boston Red Sox (1970–1972)
Career highlights and awards
2× All-Star (1964, 1967)
AL Rookie of the Year (1963)
AL wins leader (1964)
2× AL ERA leader (1963, 1966)
Sent him 2 cards on 6 Oct and got them back signed on 17 Oct
Mr Gary Peters
6120 Wilshire Cir
Sarasota, FL 34238
Gary Charles Peters (born April 21, 1937 Grove City PA) 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. The Chicago White Sox signed Peters as an amateur free agent in 1956 after he graduated from Grove City College. 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. A left-handed pitcher, he led the American League in earned run average in 1963 and 1966, with the most wins in 1964, and led in fielding average as a pitcher in 1968.
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.
Chicago White Sox (1959–1969)
Boston Red Sox (1970–1972)
Career highlights and awards
2× All-Star (1964, 1967)
[b]AL Rookie of the Year (1963)[/b]
AL wins leader (1964)
2× AL ERA leader (1963, 1966)
Sent him 2 cards on 6 Oct and got them back signed on 17 Oct
Mr Gary Peters
6120 Wilshire Cir
Sarasota, FL 34238