The legendary Denny McLain was baseball’s last 30 game winner, and most famously pitched for the Detroit Tigers in the MLB. In addition to his baseball career, he is also a TV and radio host, author, entertainer, as well as an accomplished organist. He made two recordings for Capitol Records, Denny McLain at the Organ, and Denny McLain in Las Vegas. He is member of the State of Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.
Born and raised in Illinois, McLain was an accomplished baseball player during his childhood years. He was also a talented musician and learned to play the organ. His playing career began straight out of High School when he was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent in 1962, and was assigned to the Harlan (KY) Smokies of the Appalachian League. From there he quickly moved through the minor leagues. He was signed by the Detroit Tigers in 1963, and made his MLB debut against his old team, the White Sox, at the age of 19. Between 1965 and 1969, he won 108 games and made 3 All Star appearances, won 2 Cy Young Awards, a unanimous MVP, a ML Player of the Year Award, and was a World Series Champion in 1968. In 1971 he pitched for the Washington Senators, and then finished his career in 1972 pitching for the World Series Champion Oakland A’s and the Atlanta Braves.
McLain regularly connects with his followers and fans through Instagram, and Twitter, posting pictures and videos about his life around the field of dreams. He is available for that personalised shout-out via the Cameo platform, and has an official website, iamdennymclain.com.