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Former Indians star pitcher Sam McDowell dies at 84
Original: Sudden Sam McDowell, strikeout artist who struggled with addiction, dies at 84 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7666521/
Sam McDowell, the hard-throwing Cleveland pitcher known as 'Sudden Sam' who led the American League in strikeouts five times, has died at 84. McDowell dominated hitters in the 1960s before his career was derailed by alcoholism, and he later became a prominent advocate for addiction recovery, helping players through treatment programs after retirement.
Why now: The death of a celebrated but troubled baseball star naturally prompts tributes and renewed discussion of his career and recovery work.
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- Sudden Sam McDowell, strikeout artist who struggled with addiction, dies at 84 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7666521/2026/10/06/sam-mcdowell-dies-cleveland-obit/ # Sports # Baseball # Obituary · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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