Cy Young
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For decades, the Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot was the bustling transportation hub of Hot Springs. On February 24, 1938, legendary pitcher Cy Young received a triumphant reception here upon his return to the Spa City.
Young, who won 511 games as a pitcher, and holds a Major League record that still stands, trained in Hot Springs many times.
Erected 2012 by Hot Springs Advertising & Promotion Commission. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 1938.
Location. 34° 30.444′ N, 93° 3.158′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. It is on Broadway Terrace just south of Market Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located near the southeast corner of the City of Hot Springs Intracity Transit building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Broadway Terrace, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Ouachita Mountains. It is also in the American South
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Order of Railway Conductors & Brakemen (a few steps from this marker); Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen (a few steps from this marker); United Transportation Union (a few steps from this marker); Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen (a few steps from this marker); Switchmen's Union of North America (a few steps from this marker); Hot Springs Intracity Transit National Historic Register (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs/Garland County Ambulance Service (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Spanish American War Veterans (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.
Also see . . .
1. Denton True "Cy" Young (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Young entered the major leagues in 1890 with the National League's Cleveland Spiders and pitched for them until 1898. He was then transferred to the St. Louis Cardinals franchise. In 1901, Young jumped to the American League and played for the Boston Red Sox franchise until 1908, helping them win the 1903 World Series. He finished his career with the Cleveland Naps and Boston Rustlers, retiring in 1911.(Submitted on December 11, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)By the time Young retired, he had established numerous pitching records, some of which have stood for over a century. He holds MLB records for the most career wins, with 511, along with most career losses, earned runs, hits allowed, innings pitched, games started, batters faced, and complete games. He led his league in wins during five seasons and pitched three no-hitters, including a perfect game in 1904.
In 1937, Young was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. 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.
2. Cy Young (Baseball Hall of Fame).
Excerpt: Cy Young left a legacy as a pitcher that is unlikely to ever be matched. The right-hander won 511 games during his tenure in baseball, almost 100 more than any other pitcher in history. He recorded 30 victories on five occasions and won 20-or-more games 16 times. Youngs best season came in 1901 when he led in strikeouts (158), wins (33) and ERA (1.62). It was the first year of the American League and he set the bar high, winning its pitching Triple Crown.(Submitted on December 11, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)On May 5, 1904, Young pitched the first perfect game of the 20th century, a day he considered to be his greatest in baseball. Young totaled three no-hitters throughout his career. He still holds the records for most career innings pitched with 7,356, games started with 815 and complete games with 749. He is the fourth all-time with 76 career shutouts.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
