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'''Ralph Willard Terry''' (January 9, 1936 – March 16, 2022) was an American professional ] player and ]. He played in ] as a right-handed ] from 1956 to 1967, most notably as a member of the ] where he led the American League with 23 victories in 1962 and, was selected as the MVP of the ]. He is also notable for surrendering a walk-off home run to ] that won the ] for the ]. Terry also played for the ], ], and the ]. '''Ralph Willard Terry''' (January 9, 1936 – March 16, 2022) was an American right-handed ] in ] who played for four teams from 1956 to 1967, most notably the ]. He was a member of the Yankees pitching rotation on five consecutive league champions from 1960 to 1964, enjoying his best season in {{by|1962}} when he was named to his only ] team, going on to lead the ] with 23 ]. In the ] he was named the ] after posting wins in two of the last three games, including a 1–0 ] in the decisive Game Seven. He is also notable for surrendering a ] to ] that won the ] for the ]. Terry also played for the ], ], and ]. He later enjoyed a successful career as a ].


==Early life== ==Early life==
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===Kansas City Athletics (1957–1959)=== ===Kansas City Athletics (1957–1959)===
Terry finished the 1957 season 4-11 in 19 starts for the Athletics. He rebounded somewhat the next season, going 11-13 in 40 games, including 33 starts. In 1959, he started 2-4 with a 5.24 ERA in 9 games. On May 26 of that year, he was traded to the New York Yankees along with ].<ref name="baseball-reference1"/> Terry finished the 1957 season 4-11 in 19 starts for the Athletics. He rebounded somewhat the next season, going 11-13 in 40 games, including 33 starts. In 1959, he started 2-4 with a 5.24 ] (ERA) in 9 games. On May 26 of that year, he was traded to the New York Yankees along with ].<ref name="baseball-reference1"/>


===Return to New York and stardom (1959–1964)=== ===Return to New York and stardom (1959–1964)===
Upon his return, Terry went 3-7 with a 3.39 ERA in 24 games, including 16 starts. His career began to take off in 1960, when he posted a 10-8 record and 3.40 ERA. That year, he made his first postseason appearance, in two games of the ]. He was 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA in the two games, one start and one relief appearance, and gave up ]'s walk-off home run in Game Seven.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/ws/10131960.shtml |title=1960 World Series Game 7 Box Score |publisher=Baseball-almanac.com |date=1960-10-13 |accessdate=2021-02-18}}</ref> Upon his return, Terry went 3-7 with a 3.39 ERA in 24 games, including 16 starts. His career began to take off in 1960, when he posted a 10-8 record and 3.40 ERA. That year, he made his first postseason appearance, in two games of the ]. He was 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA in the two games, one start and one ] appearance, and gave up ]'s walk-off home run in Game Seven.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/ws/10131960.shtml |title=1960 World Series Game 7 Box Score |publisher=Baseball-almanac.com |date=1960-10-13 |accessdate=2021-02-18}}</ref>


In 1961, Terry posted a 16-3 record with a 3.15 ERA in 31 games (27 starts). In the ], he was 0-1 with a 4.82 ERA in two starts, but won his first championship when the Yankees defeated the ] in five games. In 1961, Terry posted a 16-3 record with a 3.15 ERA in 31 games (27 starts). In the ], he was 0-1 with a 4.82 ERA in two starts, but won his first championship when the Yankees defeated the ] in five games.


For 1962, Terry went 23-12 with a 3.19 ERA. That year, he posted career bests with 23 wins, 39 starts, 298.2 innings pitched, and 176 strikeouts against 57 walks. His 23 victories led the American League. In the ], he went 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 25 innings over three games against the ]. His performance earned him the ] award that season.<ref name="baseball-reference1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/postseason/history/1962 |title=World Series History &#124; MLB.com |publisher=M.mlb.com |date=2020-07-23 |accessdate=2021-02-18}}</ref> For 1962, Terry went 23-12 with a 3.19 ERA. That year, he posted career bests with 23 wins, 39 starts, {{frac|298|2|3}} ], and 176 ]s against 57 walks. His 23 victories led the American League. In the ], he went 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 25 innings over three games against the ]. His performance earned him the ] award that season.<ref name="baseball-reference1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/postseason/history/1962 |title=World Series History &#124; MLB.com |publisher=M.mlb.com |date=2020-07-23 |accessdate=2021-02-18}}</ref>


The next year, Terry was 17-15 with a 3.22 ERA in 37 games, including a career-high 18 complete games. He pitched three innings in the ] against the ], finishing with a 3.00 ERA, as the Yankees were swept in four games.<ref>]</ref> The next year, Terry was 17-15 with a 3.22 ERA in 37 games, including a career-high 18 ]s. He pitched three innings in the ] against the ], finishing with a 3.00 ERA, as the Yankees were swept in four games.<ref>]</ref>


In 1964, Terry went 7-11 with a 4.54 ERA. In the ] against the Cardinals, he gave up two hits and struck out three batters as the Yankees lost. On October 21, Terry was traded to the ] as a ] for ].<ref name="baseball-reference1"/> In 1964, Terry went 7-11 with a 4.54 ERA. In the ] against the Cardinals, he gave up two hits and struck out three batters as the Yankees lost. On October 21, Terry was traded to the ] as a ] for ].<ref name="baseball-reference1"/>
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===Career overview=== ===Career overview===
In his career, Terry had 257 ], 75 ], 20 ], 11 ], and 446 ] in 1,849.1 ]. In his career, Terry had 257 ], 20 shutouts, 11 ], and 446 ] in {{frac|1,849|1|3}} innings pitched.


In five ] (1960–64), Terry posted a record of 2–3, 31 strikeouts and a 2.93 ERA in nine appearances and 46 innings pitched. Both wins came in the ] against the ], including a 1–0 shutout in Game 7 over Giant ace ]. That game—and thus the Series—ended with Yankee second baseman ] catching ]'s line drive. In five World Series (1960–64), Terry posted a record of 2–3, 31 strikeouts and a 2.93 ERA in nine appearances and 46 innings pitched. Both wins came in the 1962 World Series against the Giants, including a 1–0 shutout in Game Seven over Giants ace ]. That game—and thus the Series—ended with Yankee second baseman ] catching ]'s line drive.


==Later life== ==Later life==
After baseball, Terry became a professional ]er. He won the 1980 ] and based on his status as a ] sectional champion, he qualified for and played in four ] events in 1981 and 1982. In 1986, he started playing on the ]. His best finish was a tie for 10th at the 1989 ]. He appeared at several Yankees ]s, most recently in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hoch |first1=Bryan |title=Grand Old Time: Former Yanks have a ball |url=https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/former-yankees-enjoy-71st-old-timers-day-c238687066 |publisher=MLB |access-date=10 January 2020 |date=25 June 2017}}</ref> After baseball, Terry became a professional ]er. He won the 1980 ], and based on his status as a ] sectional champion, he qualified for and played in four ] events in 1981 and 1982. In 1986, he started playing on the ]. His best finish was a tie for 10th at the 1989 ]. He appeared at several Yankees ]s, most recently in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hoch |first1=Bryan |title=Grand Old Time: Former Yanks have a ball |url=https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/former-yankees-enjoy-71st-old-timers-day-c238687066 |publisher=MLB |access-date=10 January 2020 |date=25 June 2017}}</ref>


Terry lived in ], where he was in the insurance business for a number of years. In his retirement, he continued to play golf as a hobby. Terry lived in ], where he was in the insurance business for a number of years. In his retirement, he continued to play golf as a hobby.
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American baseball player Baseball player
Ralph Terry
Terry in 1964
Pitcher
Born: January 9, 1936
Big Cabin, Oklahoma
Died: March 16, 2022(2022-03-16) (aged 86)
Larned, Kansas
Batted: RightThrew: Right
MLB debut
August 6, 1956, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
April 14, 1967, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
Win–loss record107–99
Earned run average3.62
Strikeouts1,000
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Career highlights and awards

Ralph Willard Terry (January 9, 1936 – March 16, 2022) was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for four teams from 1956 to 1967, most notably the New York Yankees. He was a member of the Yankees pitching rotation on five consecutive league champions from 1960 to 1964, enjoying his best season in 1962 when he was named to his only All-Star team, going on to lead the American League with 23 victories. In the 1962 World Series he was named the Most Valuable Player after posting wins in two of the last three games, including a 1–0 shutout in the decisive Game Seven. He is also notable for surrendering a walk-off home run to Bill Mazeroski that won the 1960 World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Terry also played for the Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, and New York Mets. He later enjoyed a successful career as a professional golfer.

Early life

Terry was born in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, and attended Chelsea High School in nearby Chelsea, then attended Missouri State University.

Baseball career

Independence Indians (1953)

Terry played for the Independence Indians in the Ban Johnson League in 1953. The home field for the Independence Indians was Shulthis Stadium in Independence, Kansas. The stadium is the same venue in which Mickey Mantle started his career with the Independence Yankees in 1949.

New York Yankees (1956–1957)

Terry made his major league debut in 1956, going 1-2 in three starts as a rookie. The following year, he appeared in seven games, making two starts, before being traded to the Kansas City Athletics on June 15.

Kansas City Athletics (1957–1959)

Terry finished the 1957 season 4-11 in 19 starts for the Athletics. He rebounded somewhat the next season, going 11-13 in 40 games, including 33 starts. In 1959, he started 2-4 with a 5.24 earned run average (ERA) in 9 games. On May 26 of that year, he was traded to the New York Yankees along with Hector Lopez.

Return to New York and stardom (1959–1964)

Upon his return, Terry went 3-7 with a 3.39 ERA in 24 games, including 16 starts. His career began to take off in 1960, when he posted a 10-8 record and 3.40 ERA. That year, he made his first postseason appearance, in two games of the 1960 World Series. He was 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA in the two games, one start and one relief appearance, and gave up Bill Mazeroski's walk-off home run in Game Seven.

In 1961, Terry posted a 16-3 record with a 3.15 ERA in 31 games (27 starts). In the 1961 World Series, he was 0-1 with a 4.82 ERA in two starts, but won his first championship when the Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds in five games.

For 1962, Terry went 23-12 with a 3.19 ERA. That year, he posted career bests with 23 wins, 39 starts, 298+2⁄3 innings pitched, and 176 strikeouts against 57 walks. His 23 victories led the American League. In the 1962 World Series, he went 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 25 innings over three games against the San Francisco Giants. His performance earned him the World Series MVP award that season.

The next year, Terry was 17-15 with a 3.22 ERA in 37 games, including a career-high 18 complete games. He pitched three innings in the 1963 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, finishing with a 3.00 ERA, as the Yankees were swept in four games.

In 1964, Terry went 7-11 with a 4.54 ERA. In the 1964 World Series against the Cardinals, he gave up two hits and struck out three batters as the Yankees lost. On October 21, Terry was traded to the Cleveland Indians as a player to be named later for Pedro Ramos.

Cleveland Indians (1965)

In his only season in Cleveland, Terry posted an 11–6 mark with a 3.69 ERA in 30 games, (26 starts). On April 6, 1966 he was traded to the Kansas City Athletics for John O'Donoghue and cash.

Return to Athletics (1966)

Terry started 15 games for the Athletics in 1966, for whom he went 1–5 with a 3.80 ERA. On August 6, his contract was purchased by the New York Mets.

New York Mets (1966–1967)

With the Mets in 1966, Terry went 0-1 with a 4.74 ERA in 11 games, six as a reliever. In 1967, Terry pitched in just two games, and finished one, before being released on May 16. He subsequently retired.

Career overview

In his career, Terry had 257 games started, 20 shutouts, 11 saves, and 446 walks in 1,849+1⁄3 innings pitched.

In five World Series (1960–64), Terry posted a record of 2–3, 31 strikeouts and a 2.93 ERA in nine appearances and 46 innings pitched. Both wins came in the 1962 World Series against the Giants, including a 1–0 shutout in Game Seven over Giants ace Jack Sanford. That game—and thus the Series—ended with Yankee second baseman Bobby Richardson catching Willie McCovey's line drive.

Later life

After baseball, Terry became a professional golfer. He won the 1980 Midwest PGA Championship, and based on his status as a PGA of America sectional champion, he qualified for and played in four PGA Tour events in 1981 and 1982. In 1986, he started playing on the Senior PGA Tour. His best finish was a tie for 10th at the 1989 Showdown Classic. He appeared at several Yankees Old-Timers' Days, most recently in 2017.

Terry lived in Larned, Kansas, where he was in the insurance business for a number of years. In his retirement, he continued to play golf as a hobby.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ralph Terry Stats".
  2. Sumner, Jan (2015). Independence, Mantle, and Miss Able (First ed.). Jadan Publishing. pp. 51–61. ISBN 978-0-9703197-1-5.
  3. http://www.brainyhistory.com/events/1957/june_15_1957_119117.html
  4. "1960 World Series Game 7 Box Score". Baseball-almanac.com. 1960-10-13. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  5. "World Series History | MLB.com". M.mlb.com. 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  6. 1963 World Series
  7. Hoch, Bryan (25 June 2017). "Grand Old Time: Former Yanks have a ball". MLB. Retrieved 10 January 2020.

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