Athletes - Danny MacFayden

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Daniel Knowles (Danny) MacFayden (June 10, 1905 - August 26, 1972) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1926 through 1943, MacFayden played for the Boston Red Sox (1926-1932), [[New York Yankees 1932-1934, Cincinnati Reds (1935), Boston Braves (1935-1939, 1943), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940) and Washington Senators (1941). MacFayden batted and threw right handed. He was born in North Truro, Massachusetts.

Career

In a 17-season career, MacFayden posted a 132-159 record with 797 strikeouts and a 3.96 ERA in 2706.0 innings pitched.

MacFayden died in Brunswick, Maine, at age 67.

Best season

1936 - 17 victories, 86 SO, 2.87 ERA, all career highs.

Highlights

Led American League in shutouts (1929, four)
Finished ninth in National League MVP vote (1936)
On September 28, 1935, struck out 15 New York Giants hitters in a game, breaking a 26-year old National League record.

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