Gaylord Jackson Perry (September 15, 1938 – December 1, 2022) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for eight teams from 1962 to 1983, becoming one of the most durable and successful pitchers in history. A five-time All-Star, Perry was the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues. He won the American League (AL) award in 1972 after leading the league with 24 wins with a 1.92 earned run average (ERA) for the fifth-place Cleveland Indians, and took the National League (NL) award in 1978 with the San Diego Padres after again leading the league with 21 wins; his Cy Young Award announcement just as he turned the age of 40 made him the oldest to win the award, which stood as a record for 26 years. He and his older brother Jim, who were Cleveland teammates in 1974–1975, became the first brothers to both win 200 games in the major leagues, and remain the only brothers to both win Cy Young Awards. More about Gaylord Perry
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Perry gained notoriety for doctoring baseballs (e.g. throwing spitballs), and perhaps even more so for making batters think he was throwing them on a regular basis—he went so far as to title his 1974 autobiography Me and the Spitter, though he claimed that his use of the prohibited practice was in the past. He was the subject of two decades of controversy during which opposing managers, umpires and league officials frequently attempted to catch him in a violation, even revising rules and guidelines; despite the constant scrutiny, he was not ejected from a game for the practice until his 21st season in the majors in 1982. In the meantime, Perry firmly established himself as one of baseball's most accomplished pitchers. He won 20 games five times and struck out 200 batters eight times, leading his league in innings pitched and complete games twice each. He pitched a no-hitter in September 1968, three weeks after throwing a one-hitter, and also pitched thirteen career two-hitters. In 1978 Perry became the third pitcher to register 3,000 strikeouts, and while pitching for the Seattle Mariners in 1982, he became the first pitcher in 19 years to join the 300 win club; he joined Walter Johnson to become only the second pitcher to reach both milestones.In total, we tracked 3129 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Gaylord Perry (1967 Topps Sandy Koufax Bob Gibson Gaylord Perry AUTOGRAPHED AUTO Signed Beckett) was sold in July 2022 for $800.00 while the cheapest item (Gaylord Perry Signed Indians Pennant) found a new owner for $0.01 in April 2009. The month with the most items sold (194) was December 2022 with an average selling price of $19.99 for an autographed item of Gaylord Perry. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2014 with $99.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $4.24 was August 2009. In average, an autographed item from Gaylord Perry is worth $16.30.
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Kurkjian: Remembering Gaylord Perry, a legendary MLB character (12/02/22): Perry is often best remembered for throwing a spitball, which to some, made him an overrated pitcher. More likely, more accurately, he was underrated.
Gaylord Perry, Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young winner, dies at 84 (12/01/22): Perry was a master of the spitball and pitched in parts of 22 MLB seasons
Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Pitcher With a Doctoring Touch, Dies at 84 (12/01/22): He won 314 games and recorded 3,500 strikeouts, but he’s remembered as much for his acknowledged spitball, with saliva just one substance in his arsenal.
Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Gaylord Perry says 'not yet' when it comes to r (04/10/15): Despite his reputation for doctoring the ball, pitcher Gaylord Perry was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.
Gaylord Perry with the Tacoma Giants (04/09/15): ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Pacific Coast League announced Thursday that Del Crandall, Lou Novikoff, and Gaylord Perry will be inducted into the PCL Hall of Fame as the three members of the Class of 2015.
Former Cleveland Indians pitcher Gaylord Perry says 'not yet' when it comes to r (04/2015): Despite his reputation for doctoring the ball, pitcher Gaylord Perry was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991.
Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry to throw out first pitch at Cleveland Indians home o (03/2015): Before the Indians take the field at home on April 10, Gaylord Perry will cap an afternoon full of pregame festivities with the ceremonial first pitch. Will he throw a spitball?
Hall of Fame Pitcher Gaylord Perry Headlines Charity Hot Stove Banquet (01/2015): Richmond, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that Hall of Fame Pitcher and 314-game winner Gaylord Perry will headline the 5th Annual Charity Hot Stove Banquet on Wednesday, January 21st at VCU's Stuart C. Siegel Center.
Fireworks Added to July 28th; Joins Gaylord Perry (07/2014): LAKEWOOD, NJ - The BlueClaws have added a special post-game fireworks show following the game on Monday, July 28th, which also includes an autograph signing with Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry!
Gaylord Perry calls Michael Pineda's pine tar a 'performance-enhancing substance (04/2014): Former MLB manager Tony La Russa agreed with the former pitcher who was accused of doctoring baseballs.
Gaylord Perry would honor tainted players elected to Hall of Fame (08/2013): Baseball has to be cleaned up, and the 1972 and 1978 Cy Young Award winner believes the players union will support what Commissioner Bud Selig is trying to do.
Gaylord Perry: Spitballs totally different from PED use (07/2013): Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry recently made some distinctions when it comes to flavors of cheating.
Gaylord Perry to Make Appearance at Knights Game (06/2013): National Baseball Hall-of-Famer Gaylord Perry will make a special appearance tonight at Knights Stadium to meet and greet fans and throw out a ceremonial first pitch.
Legends 7-Game Homestand: Bark in the Park, Gaylord Perry, Fireworks and More (05/2013): Canine fans will be a big part of the crowd as the Lexington Legends open a seven-game homestand Thursday, May 9 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Thursday is Bark in the Park night, presented by IncrediPet.
Regional Digest: Gaylord Perry To Appear At World Series Club Dinner (04/2013): Gaylord Perry At World Series Club Dinner
Sports Digest: Old-Timers banquet to feature Gaylord Perry (01/2013): The 67th annual Gary Old Timers Athletic Association banquet will be held Wednesday at Avalon Manor in Hobart and will have Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry as the featured speaker.
Neil Armstrong and the one giant swing by Gaylord Perry (08/2012): Giants connection to first moonwalker has mythical quality to it. But is it fact or fiction?
Gaylord Perry no longer throwing spitters — allegedly (05/2012): Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry, who won his 300th game pitching for the Mariners, was in Seattle to throw out the first pitch Friday at Safeco Field.
Gaylord Perry helps ex-teammate with cancer (04/2012): SAN FRANCISCO—Ernie Bowman received his devastating diagnosis last summer: Stage IV prostate cancer with a prognosis of two months to live.
Gaylord Perry, new member of Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame: His season 40 years (02/2012): Major League Baseball Hall of Famer won 24 games with a 1.92 ERA and totaled 29 complete games. The bad Indians team scored 20 total runs in his 16 losses. Perry got either the win or the loss in ALL 40 of his starts.
Gaylord Perry to join Indians Hall of Fame (01/2012): Former trainer Jim Warfield and former outfielder/announcer Jack Graney will be inducted into Distinguished Hall of Fame for Non-Uniformed Personnel.