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Gaylord Perry


Gaylord Perry, RHP

 

Career: 1962-85, Giants, Indians, others
Fun fact: Won a Cy Young in both leagues


He was widely known for doctoring baseballs throughout his career, which led former manager Gene Mauch to say: "He should be in the Hall of Fame with a tube of K-Y Jelly attached to his plaque."

Despite his checkered reputation, he finished his career with 314 wins, 3,534 strikeouts and a 3.11 ERA.

Previous rank: 66

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