A true Giants icon that lived the transition from New York to San Francisco, Mike McCormick died, according to the Associated Press. He was 81 years old. He was most famous for winning the National League Cy Young Award in 1967. Prior to retiring after the 1971 season, McCormick had a brief stint with the New York Yankees.
According to the Giants, McCormick died on Saturday after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. The news became public on Tuesday, though.
He played for five franchises, including the Yankees
From 1956 to 1971, McCormick’s major league career lasted 16 years, over which he defended several uniforms, such as the Giants, Orioles, Senators, Yankees and Royals.