Gary Peters Baseball

[caappy]

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

[admin]

Hi again caappy

Thank you for your feedback

Would you have a scan of the envelope and picture you received please?
If so, you are in the run for the $10 gift certificate.

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