WHO WAS CY YOUNG?
Denton True “Cy” Young was born March 29, 1867 near Gilmore, a crossroads town in Tuscarawas County. He grew up in the area, living on a farm that had been deeded to his family in the 1830s by President Andrew Jackson. After pitching and playing second base for semi-pro teams, Young started his professional career in 1889 with the Canton team in Tri-State League, a minor league. Because of his fastball, Young was given the nickname “Cyclone,” shortened to “Cy.” Young joined the major leagues the next season, making his pitching debut with the Cleveland Spiders in the National League on Aug. 6, 1890. He pitched for Cleveland until 1898, then moved to the St. Louis Browns for two seasons. When the American League formed in 1901, Young signed with the Boston Americans. He joined the Cleveland Naps for the 1909, 1910 and part of the 1911 seasons, ending his career in 1911 with the Boston Rustlers. Young set the major league record for wins, with 511 games, as well as losses with 316. He is
