Summary
Wayne Granger, a former Major League Baseball pitcher known for his role as a reliever, died at the age of 81. He played for seven different teams over his nine-year career, making a significant impact with the Cincinnati Reds and later being inducted into the Reds' Hall of Fame.
Key Facts
- Wayne Granger was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for nine years.
- He played for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros, and Montreal Expos.
- In 1969, he set a record by appearing in 90 games in a single season while playing for the Reds.
- Granger led the National League in saves with 35 in 1970.
- He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds' Hall of Fame in 1982.
- His career record included 35 wins, 35 losses, and a 3.14 earned run average.
- Granger was traded from the Cardinals to the Reds in 1968, and he played in the World Series in 1970.
- His final MLB appearance was with the Montreal Expos in 1976.
