On this day, back in 1867, Denton True “Cy” Young was born in Gilmore, Ohio. He would become the games most heralded pitcher. Even to this day, his name is widely recognized, over 100 years after his last pitch in the major leagues due to the award in baseball, for the best pitcher in both leagues every year, is named after him.

Cy is short for Cyclone, a nickname that was given to him by a teammate that was eventually shortened to what we know it to be today. Not only Read More >>