Why is Denny McLain not in the Hall of Fame?

(McLain) was suspended three times in 1970 for consorting with reputed gamblers with mob ties, dumping water on sportswriters, and packing heat on a team flight. After injuries derailed his career, McLain got 23 years in prison for racketeering, extortion, conspiracy, and cocaine possession.

What year did Denny McLain win 30 games?

1968
Sept. 14, 1968 Denny McLain is the first pitcher to reach the magic number of 30 wins in a season in 34 years when the Detroit Tigers rally for a 5-4 victory over the Oakland A’s. The 24-year-old right-hander also will be the last to accomplish the feat this century.

How many complete games did Denny McLain pitch?

28 complete games
McLain finished the season with an astonishing 31-6 record, 1.96 ERA, 28 complete games, and six shutouts in 336 innings pitched. For his accomplishments, he was named American League MVP and won the Cy Young Award as the Tigers won the pennant.

When did Denny McLain won 31 games?

September 19, 1968: Denny McLain wins 31st game, serves up milestone homer to Mickey Mantle. Either a Detroit Tigers win or a Baltimore Orioles loss would clinch the 1968 American League championship for Mayo Smith’s squad. On September 17 the Tigers got both. The next day’s game at Tiger Stadium was rained out.

Is Denny McLain still married?

McLain currently resides in Pinckney, Michigan, with his wife, Sharyn. Sharyn had divorced Denny during his most recent incarceration but remarried him upon his release.

Why did Denny McLain retire?

His career faded as troubles rose McLain’s troubles began with a three-month suspension handed down by commissioner Bowie Kuhn after two magazines reported before the 1970 season that the pitcher had become involved in gambling.

How many complete games did Denny McLain pitch in 1968?

In 1968 McLain was the league MVP and a unanimous Cy Young Award winner, going 31-6 with a 1.96 ERA, 28 complete games, and 280 strikeouts. He was the first 30-game winner since Dizzy Dean in 1934, and helped the Tigers to their first World Championship since 1945.