Early Wynn

On this date in 1999, Early Wynn passed away at age 79.

"Adcock's got a nerve. There are three guys on his club who go to the mound with a bucket of water and a sponge, and ask him about that guy he's got who uses vaseline." - as Twins pitching coach when Indians manager, Joe Adcock asked the umpire to go to the mound and check Twins pitcher Dean Chance's hands