Among other things, he was credited with teaching the split-finger fastball to Hall of Famer Jack Morris and Cy Young winner Mike Scott.

He was the only MLB pitcher to toss a perfect game against the team that won the championship that same year.

Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose is making his case for the commissioner of baseball to overturn his lifetime ban from the game.

His death is the latest among major league greats this year: Whitey Ford, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Tom Seaver and Al Kaline.