Denny McLain is Over 80, How He Lives is Sad...
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- #dennymclain #baseballgame #baseballlife
Denny McLain, once a titan on the mound, McLain's career was a dazzling flash across the sports world, culminating in a historic 31-win season in 1968. But the same speed that marked his rise also foretold his downfall. Today, as he reaches his 80th year, McLain's life is a stark contrast to his days of glory. This video delves into the life of a man who climbed to the highest peaks only to fall into the shadows, exploring how the once-great pitcher lives now, amidst challenges and obscurity.
Denny McLain's entry into Major League Baseball was nothing short of spectacular. Debuting with the Detroit Tigers in 1963 at the age of 19, McLain quickly showcased his immense talent. His pitching was powerful and precise, rapidly earning him a reputation as one of the most promising players in baseball. By 1968, McLain had reached the pinnacle of his career, achieving what no other pitcher had done since Dizzy Dean in 1934 - winning 31 games in a single season. This extraordinary feat not only won him his first Cy Young Award but also secured him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title, a rare honor for a pitcher.
I dare say that McLane’s 31 wins in 1968 will never be broken. Mr. McLain will own that forever. Congrats Denny, even something Koufax didn’t achieve.
Denny is a good guy who screwed up some. He has a fabulous sense of humor and is one of my most unforgettable characters. His life is not sad, he has family and reasonable health.
no .... he was NOT a "good guy" ....... not now - not ever.
I’m glad to here this! Despite the problems I always liked him. I remember 1968 glad he enjoys grand kids & family
Saw Denny today! Talked for a bit. Still spicy! Very personable.
I was 15 in the summer of '68. My grandfather and I had a good natured bet between us on the Tigers for 10 cents a game. He wouldn't bet if Denny was pitching that day. I will always appreciate what he contributed to the team.
Mickey lolich was the real ace on that team
I am friends with Denny. He is kind and is living a great life as a senior citizen, making appearances and enjoying himself
ask the people in Chesaning about what he did for Peet Packing..........
My son is good friends with Denny and his life isn't even close to the sadness you say it is. Denny isn't piir either. He isnt filthy ruch but he lives a comfortable life. Denny deep down is a good person and he did make mistakes but don't we all
Wel I believe he is living fairly well but disagree with your statement that he is a good person. Maybe he has reformed but two serious felony convictions…… those weren’t mere mistakes those were character flaws
That's how UA-cam videos often work to get clicks...no one would watch if the video said Denny McClain..good guy living happily with family and friends....'spiraling out of control' 'fall from grace' convicted felon'...this video is seriously bullshit
Geez! Your portrayal of Denny is greatly exaggerated. I would like to see what you have to say about our President.
Very well said 😊
@@CptNemo3911although I agree with your point about our current president, some people actually do learn from their past mistakes. 👍
Will remember his 31 win season until forever.
My Son and I were set up at a card show in Columbus directly across from Mr. McLain for a couple days During the show we had many conversations with him and a nicer person you could never meet. He was really great with the young people and just seemed to enjoy talking to everyone.
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I enjoyed listening to Denny as co-host of the radio program No Filter Sports with Eli Zaret and Bob Page, and was sad when they ended the show a few years ago. I particularly enjoyed Denny's anecdotes about his baseball days, especially with the 1971 Washington Senators.
He was and will always be Denny McClain. 31. The last one ever
He was 19 when he entered the big leagues. What could go wrong? He was a kid that took some wrong turns with bad people. I saw him pitch in 68 and 69. I'll never forget him.
Those were the days when baseball was baseball and pitchers were not five to six overpaid starting pitchers.
Him and Lolich we're what pitchers used to be
Go Tigers
I saw him in his first outing for Atlanta. I think it was the last of a Double Header. A tall blonde in shorts crashed the mound and kissed him before being led away.
David tell us more please, life time Brave fans, remember the 4th of July game he started against visiting Chicago, as he made to the mound that day he was met with a standing Atlanta stadium ovation, thank you Dave
McClain was great in the '68 season, but it was Mickey Lolich who won three games in the World Series that year
This was not about Lolich.
It was Lolich. That beat the Cardinals in WS. McClain was 1-2. In WS 68
I was 15 when Denny McClain came down to Washington. Being a big time Senators fan from Northern Virginia having Ted Williams, and Mr. McClain in the same dugout was pretty cool. Seeing Denny McClain pitch was even finer. Then Bob Short moved the Senators to Dallas after they finally had a winning season.
For a five year period, Denny was phenomenal!! But, he won 17 games during his last three seasons, and threw his last major league pitch at age 28.
And the last hitter he faced : Pete Rose
I’m glad Denny can enjoy his grand kids in his latter years of life. May he find peace with the Lord!
Yea, this “sad life now” click bait AI crap is disrespectful but part of the new American standard- as long as it makes money. This is cheaply made, ripping off photos, reading a AI terrible script, on to the next celebrity.
Right? How many times and in how many ways can this video say the same thing? Basically, it repeatedly says how great he was when he was young, made some bad decisions, suffered because of them and is now living out his ife with family.
Denny in 68 started my intense lifelong interest in MLB.
In those days,contrary to now,pitchers who couldn't go past the 5th or 6th inning were perennial minor leaguers, turned into long relievers or out of baseball.
I've always admired him as an athlete and tried to kick like him off the mound. Am so happy he has been around 80 years to smell the roses. Good bless him.
Mayo Smith wore him out in '68 and '69. He had nothing left after that.
As a retired teamster i've got a great retirement.... Hoffa got us better pay...
The Kennedy's got me higher tax's ...
This is garbage. He hurt his arm and lost his greatness. It happens to many.
What does that have to do legal issues?
Served up a few HRs to The Mick fir sure!
This video only needs to be 4 minutes long. And that’s three minutes and thirty seconds more than you need to see.
You have not done your homework at all here. McLain was not an immediate star pitcher. If he had pitched in 67 the way he did in 68 the tigers would have been in the World Series that year as well. His fall from “ grace,”, as you state over and over, stem from the fact that back in the 60’s starting pitchers were severely overworked, and only a few were able to overcome arm problems associated with being overworked. There were no pitch counts, no closers, and no 4 days rest between starts. Mark fidrych’s career was somewhat similar to McLain’s as when he should have been at his peak, his career was over. The solution to sore arms back then was cortisone shots . Denny did not ever approach the money that is paid out these days because his career was ruined by overworking him to win games. And Denny is a good guy, i met him twice at baseball card shows and he could not have been nicer both times, he even remembered the first time we met.
Beat the Oakland A’s at Tiger Stadium for his 30 th victory in 1968
Lord help Denny to know your Redemption Power ,,, though your sins be as Crimson I the Lord will make them White as Snow and though they be Red like Scarlett ,,I will make them White as Wool ,,, the Blood of Jesus will forgive all and make you Born Again and sins God Almighty remembers No more and you are a New Creation in Christ and Part of the Royal Family of God Almighty,,, FatherJesusHolyGhost the Lord is Good and His Mercy Endureth Forever !!!
So? He had it all. If he fell on hard times, it's his fault. Most of us commoners never had it so good.
Even 90% of Tiger fans didn't know he was still alive.
Who is the guy in the orange shirt at 8:14?
Looks like Curt Flood
@@brucehorner2725 After that. The one with McClain, Lolich, Horton, Hiller and Northrup.
Jon Warden
Wert, Trasewski, Mccauliff, and Stormin Norman Cash. Horton, Northrup/Stanley and Kaline in right. Freehan catching, Lolich on the mound!!!! Mclain was a bumb!!!
You can even spell BUM right
@@Jleed989How does F you sound right!
Denny belongs in the hall of fame, not the national, the tigers hof
Belongs in MF jail more like!@@kevinkwiatkowski7197
I read that McClain became a big time coke head and gambler . The guy loved his nose candy and gambling also took him over
The guy used to guzzle Pepsi all day long every day. No wonder he had weight problems and developed diabetes.
Life is about choices. Nobody is born a crook, a homosexual or a liberal.
And being a liberal is a crime,eh?
Organist.
This is a big pile of crap.
He disgraced baseball unlike Zack Hample.
Was Jimmy Hoffa worse than the Kennedy's?
Yes
Not sure Hoffa killed anyone.
No !
@@user-yw9by4rh8v Kennedy killed Marilyn. Who did Hoffa kill?
Never hear it place that way before.
I dare say that McLane’s 31 wins in 1968 will never be broken. Mr. McLain will own that forever. Congrats Denny, even something Koufax didn’t achieve.