Gaylord Perry
Chronology
| 1938 | Born September 15 in Williamston, North Carolina |
| 1958 | Drafted by San Francisco Giants |
| 1962 | Played three games in the Major Leagues |
| 1963 | Batting-practice and game pitcher, San Francisco Giants |
| 1964 | Pitched in famous 23-inning game against New York Mets |
| 1971 | Traded to Cleveland Indians |
| 1974 | Traded to Texas Rangers |
| 1978 | Traded to San Diego Padres |
| 1979 | Traded back to Texas Rangers |
| 1980 | Traded to New York Yankees |
| 1980 | Became a free-agent, signed with Atlanta Braves |
| 1982 | Signed with Seattle Mariners |
| 1982 | Ejected from a game for doctoring the ball |
| 1983 | Played for Kansas City Royals |
| 1983 | Ended Major League playing career |
| 1986 | Filed for bankruptcy protection after farm fails |
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