Sam McDowell Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Sam McDowell Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Sam McDowell:

Sam McDowell (full name: Samuel Edward McDowell; Sudden Sam) played pitcher from 1961 until 1975 for the Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Indians from 1961 - 1971, Giants from 1972 - 1973, Yankees from 1973 - 1974 and Pirates in 1975. Over 15 seasons, he started 346 games, won 141 games, struck out 2453 batters, and had a 3.17 ERA. Born on September 21, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA, McDowell stands 6' 5" and weighs 190 lb. He attended Central Catholic (Pittsburgh, PA) high school. His debut was on September 15, 1961 and he played his final game on June 24, 1975. Over his career, McDowell made $453,500. Common misspellings of his name include Samuel Sudden Samuel Edward sammy Sam samuel Edward Thomas McDowell.