Pitcher with the American League's St. Louis Browns (1946-1947), Boston
Red Sox (1948-1955) and Chicago White Sox (1956[end]-1957); and the
National League's St. Louis Cardinals (1956[start]).
Made major league debut on 30 April 1946.
In 1949 led American League in winning percentage (.793; 23 wins, 6
losses) and shutouts (6).
Led the American League in games pitched in 1951 (63) and 1953
(69).
Inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006.
Led the American League in saves in 1951 (14) and 1953 (27).