Another older pitcher, 43-year-old Early Wynn, finally won his 300th game.
At the plate, he recorded one at bat against Early Wynn, a future Hall of Famer.
(This has also been said of Early Wynn.)
June 5 - Nolan Ryan issues the 1,777th walk in his career, breaking the record previously held by Early Wynn.
Fortunately, no one in either city tried to write a specious article about the "Curse of Early Wynn."
Chicago's Early Wynn and Gerry Staley combine for the shutout.
Here are Early Wynn's major league totals:
Maris hit number 34 off Early Wynn of the Chicago White Sox.
July 13 - Early Wynn of the Cleveland Indians earns his 300th career win.
"I really like it," said another old hurler, Early Wynn.