About Sam McDowell
Samuel Edward Thomas McDowell (born September 21, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a starting pitcher from 1961 to 1975, most notably for the Cleveland Indians. A six-time All-Star, McDowell led the American League in strikeouts five times. Tall (6 feet, 5 inches) and powerful, his left-handed fastball was delivered with an unusually calm pitching motion which led to his memorable nickname, "Sudden Sam". == Early life == McDowell was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 21, 1942, one of six siblings. His father Thomas was a heat inspector for U.S. Steel. He attended Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School, where he played baseball, basketball, football and track, graduating in 1960. He had an 8–1 won–loss pitching record his senior year (though it has also been stated he was 8–0), with 152 strikeouts in 63 innings and no earned runs. McDowell had a total of 9 no-hitters in high school. He pitched in the Colt World Series in 1960, throwing two no-hitters and a one-hitter.
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