What age was Early Wynn when he won the Cy Young Award?
39
38
40
37
Answer
Early Wynn won the Cy Young Award in 1959 at the age of 39. He had been a star pitcher in the American League since the 1930s, and he was still able to perform at a high level at an age when most pitchers are retired.
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