Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry was one of the most accomplished and colorful pitchers in baseball history, winning two Cy Young Awards and intriguing hitters and baseball fans alike with his mastery of the spitball.
Perry died on Dec. 1 at age 84.
A native of Williamston, N.C., Perry was the first player to win the Cy Young in both leagues, capturing the top pitching award for the Cleveland Indians in 1972 and San Diego Padres in 1978.
A five-time All-Star, Perry pitched for eight major league teams from 1962-83. He finished his career with a 314-255 record with 3,554 strikeouts. He
