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Sudden Sam McDowell, 1960s pitching ace, dies at 84
Sam McDowell, the left-handed pitcher known as 'Sudden Sam,' has died at age 84. MLB announced the news on October 6, 2026, without providing specific details on the cause of death. McDowell spent 11 of his 15 major league seasons with the Cleveland Indians, where he became a dominant force. He led the American League in strikeouts five times and won the ERA title in 1965. Although his career ended early due to alcohol addiction, he later became a licensed therapist and addiction consultant for the Baseball Assistance Team.
