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      • He is often regarded as one of the greatest pitchers of all time, as well as a pioneer of modern pitching. In 1956, one year after his death, the Cy Young Award was created to annually honor the best pitcher in the Major Leagues (later each League) of the previous season, cementing his name as synonymous with excellence in pitching.
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  4. www.mlb.com › news › cy-young-award-historyWhy the Cy Young Award was named after Cy Young - MLB.com

    Feb 2, 2023 · Since 1956, his name has been attached to the most prestigious award for a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Dozens of workhorses, flamethrowers and firemen have won this honor, all contributing to the pitching legacy that he carved out during his illustrious 22-year career.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cy_Young_AwardCy Young Award - Wikipedia

    The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB), one each for the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The award was introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford C. Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young , who died in 1955.

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  7. historicbaseball.com › cy-young-the-legend-behindCy Young: The Legend Behind the Award and His Historic Wins

    Jun 8, 2024 · The Cy Young Award, established in 1956, commemorates Young’s contributions to baseball and recognizes the best pitchers in Major League Baseball each season. Originally, only one pitcher across both leagues received the award, but starting in 1967, one pitcher from each league would be honored every year.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cy_YoungCy Young - Wikipedia

    In 1956, one year after his death, the Cy Young Award was created to annually honor the best pitcher in the Major Leagues (later each League) of the previous season, cementing his name as synonymous with excellence in pitching.

  9. historicbaseball.com › cy-young-a-deep-dive-intoCy Young: A Deep Dive into the Pitching Legend’s Career

    Feb 18, 2024 · Perhaps the greatest testament to Young’s enduring legacy is the Cy Young Award. Established in 1956, a year after his death, the award is given annually to the best pitchers in the American and National Leagues.

  10. www.baseball-almanac.com › awards › aw_cyyCy Young Award - Baseball Almanac

    The Cy Young Award was Commissioner Ford Frick's idea to honor the best pitcher in Major League Baseball. Hard lessons were learned by the Chalmers Award earlier in history so the recipients of the Cy Young Award were selected by the Baseball Writers Association of America from the beginning.

  11. www.mlb.com › awards › cy-youngCy Young Award Winners | History - MLB.com

    Named for the winningest pitcher in baseball history, the Cy Young Award is voted upon by the Baseball Writers' Association of America prior to the beginning of the postseason. From 1956 to 1966, the award was given to one pitcher, but has been given to one pitcher per league since 1967.

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