Early Wynn won the 1959 Cy Young Award for his outstanding performance as a starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He had a record of 23-12 with a 2.60 earned run average (ERA) and 235 strikeouts. He led the American League in wins, strikeouts, and complete games. Wynn was also named to the All-Star team that year.
Swinging for the Fences: A Quiz on Early Wynn – The Legendary Pitcher of America's Pastime