#Dizzy May 27

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For today’s 30-Day Baseball Coach4aday Challenge post I am reporting on DIZZY Dean.

Dizzy Dean, whose real name was Jay Hanna Dean, was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the 1930s and early 1940s. He was born on January 16, 1910, in Lucas, Arkansas, and passed away on July 17, 1974, in Reno, Nevada.

Dean is best known for his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he achieved great success as one of the team’s star pitchers. He played for the Cardinals from 1930 to 1937 and then went on to play for the Chicago Cubs (1938-1941) and the St. Louis Browns (1947). He also made brief appearances with the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals again in 1947.

FAQ about Dizzy Dean

He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953.

1. Dean became a regular starter for St. Louis in 1932, leading the league in shutouts and innings pitched. It was also the first of four straight seasons he led the league in strikeouts.
2. His brother Paul Dean was also a pitcher and received the nickname “Daffy” from sportswriters in St. Louis. He hated that moniker.
3. Dizzy’s most remarkable season came in 1934 when he won 30 games for the Cardinals, leading them to a World Series victory. He was the last National League pitcher to reach the 30-win mark in a single season.
4. After retiring from baseball, he pursued a career in broadcasting and became a popular sports commentator.
5. The four-time All-Star won 150 games in 12 seasons with 1,163 strikeouts and a 3.02 career ERA.