Former Giants Pitcher, World Series Champion, Al Worthington Dies
Summary
Al Worthington, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and World Series champion, died on June 16 at age 97. He played for several teams, including the New York Giants and Minnesota Twins, and was known for his strong stance against cheating in baseball.Key Facts
- Al Worthington was born on February 5, 1929, in Birmingham, Alabama.
- He made his MLB debut in 1953 with the New York Giants and won a World Series with them in 1954.
- Worthington spoke out against sign stealing, confronting team managers about cheating allegations.
- He played for multiple teams, including the New York Giants, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Minnesota Twins.
- Worthington became a top relief pitcher for the Twins from 1964 to 1969, achieving a 1.37 ERA after joining them.
- He helped the Twins win the American League pennant in 1965 and was a key bullpen player through the late 1960s.
- He retired after the 1968 season but returned to pitch in 1969 before ending his career.
- After retiring, Worthington spoke publicly against the use of technology for cheating in baseball.
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