Hall of Fame Biography: https://youtu.be/YZj7Re45fPg
Dennis Lee Eckersley (Born in Oakland, CA on October 3, 1954-) made an excellent transition from starter to closer mid-way through his career and is the only pitcher to amass 100 saves and 100 complete games. Eck began his career with the Cleveland Indians (1975-1977) where he no-hit the California Angels in 1977. Dennis was traded to the Red Sox (1978-1984, 1998) then moved to the Cubs (1984-1986), the A’s (1987-1995) and the Cardinals (1996-1997). In Oakland, legendary manager Tony LaRussa converted Eck into one of the dominant closers in either league. From 1988-1992, Eckersley finished first in saves twice and won the 1992 American League Cy Young and Most Valuable Player Awards after posting 51 saves. The six-time All-Star selection was named the AL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year, given to the top relief pitcher of the year and was a member of the 1989 World Series champion Oakland A’s. During his final ten seasons, Eckersley walked only 86 batters in more than 600 innings. Dennis Eckersley retired with a 197-171 record with 2,401 strikeouts, a 3.50 ERA and 390 saves over his career. Dennis Lee Eckersley was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.
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