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Tom Glavine

Athlete

Born: American

Thomas Michael Glavine is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball, for the Atlanta Braves (1987–2002, 2008) and New York Mets (2003–2007).

With 164 victories during the 1990s, Glavine earned the second-highest number of wins as a pitcher in the National League, second only to teammate Greg Maddux's 176. He was a five-time 20-game winner and two-time Cy Young Award winner, and one of only 24 pitchers (and just six left-handers) in major league history to earn 300 career wins. He was the Most Valuable Player of the 1995 World Series as the Braves beat the Cleveland Indians.

In 2014, Glavine was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, receiving 91.9% of the votes cast.

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American baseball pitcher

Tom Glavine's Historical Timeline

  1. Tom Glavine is born

    Tom Glavine, American athlete, known for american baseball pitcher, was born on 1967-03-25.

  2. Tom Glavine wins 20 games in 3 straight years

    Thomas Michael Glavine is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball, for the Atlanta Braves (1987–2002, 2008) and New York Mets (2003–2007). With...

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When was Tom Glavine born?
Tom Glavine was born on 1967-03-25 (American).
What is Tom Glavine known for?
American baseball pitcher
What historical events involved Tom Glavine?
Tom Glavine was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Tom Glavine is born, Tom Glavine wins 20 games in 3 straight years.

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