Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean (January 16, 1910 – July 17, 1974), also known as Jerome Herman Dean, was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Browns. A brash and colorful personality, Dean was the last National League pitcher to win 30 games in one season. After his playing career, he became a popular television sports commentator. Dean was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953. When the Cardinals reopened the team Hall of Fame in 2014, Dean was inducted among the inaugural class.
Shoot! If [Leroy 'Satchel' Paige] and I were pitching on the same team, then we would clinch the pennant by July fourth and then go fishing until World Series time.
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The good Lord was good to me. He gave me a strong body, a good right arm, and a weak mind.
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Let the teachers teach English. I'll teach baseball. There's a lot of people saying' "isn't" in the United States and they ain't eating'.
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Son, what kind of pitch would you like to miss?
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The doctors x-rayed my head and found nothing'.
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It ain't braggin' if you can do it.
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During a game against the New York Giants, he gave up seven runs in an inning. He took his revenge in their next inning at bat by hitting seven consecutive batters.
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Made major league debut on 28 September 1930 (only appearance that season).
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Led the National League in wins in 1934 (30) and 1935 (28).
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In 1934 led the National League in winning percentage at .811 (30 wins, 7 losses).
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Led National League pitchers in appearances in 1933 (48) and 1936 (51).
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In 1935 led the National League in games started, with 36.
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Led the National League in complete games in 1935 (29) and 1936 (28).
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Led the National League in shutouts in 1932 (4) and 1934 (7).
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Led the National League in innings pitched in 1932 (286), 1935 (325-1/3), and 1936 (315).
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Led National League pitchers in strikeouts in 1932 (191), 1933 (199), 1934 (195), and 1935 (190).
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