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40 | Sonal | Zurawik | f | Newhouser made his debut for Detroit on September 29, 1939. In 1940, he earned a spot on the Tigers out of spring training. In his first two full big-league seasons, the young left-hander experienced control problems, walking more batters than he struck out while posting win-loss records of 9–9 and 9–11. He improved in 1942 and 1943, posting excellent earned run averages (ERAs), but he still lost more than he won on a team with a weak offense. As World War II got under way, the Tigers moved up in the standings because several of their top players, including Newhouser, were classified as 4-F (ineligible to be drafted). Newhouser was 4-F due to a leaky heart valve; he attempted to join the service anyway but was turned down several times. He blossomed in 1944, becoming a dominant pitcher in wartime baseball. That season, Newhouser rang up a 29–9 record, leading the league in wins and strikeouts (187). His 2.22 ERA was second in the league, as were his 25 complete games and six shutouts. The Tigers jumped into contention, finishing second in the American League, with Newhouser named MVP. Newhouser won the first Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award in 1944. By the 1945 season, Newhouser had been selected for three consecutive AL All-Star teams. The 1945 All-Star Game was cancelled on April 24 because of travel restrictions and seven out of eight scheduled interleague games were played in place of the All-Star Game on July 9 and 10 to support the American Red Cross and War Relief fund. Newhouser became the first pitcher to repeat as MVP that season and helped the team win the World Series. He won the pitcher's Triple Crown, leading the AL in wins (25, against nine losses), ERA (1.81) and strikeouts (212); he also led the league in innings pitched, games started, complete games and shutouts. Newhouser pitched four innings of relief on the season's final day as Detroit rallied for the pennant. Newhouser won the second Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award. He became the youngest player (24) to win the award in two consecutive years. In that year's World Series, Newhouser won two games, including a complete-game victory in the deciding seventh game. In 1946, he went 26–9 with a 1.94 ERA, again leading the league in wins and ERA. His 275 strikeouts was second in the league. Newhouser was runner-up in the MVP race to Ted Williams. Newhouser continued to rate among the game's best pitchers for the next five years. He won 17 games in 1947, led the AL with 21 wins in 1948 and rang up an 18–11 mark in 1949. After a 15–13 season in 1950, he hurt his arm and his workload was cut significantly. After being released by the Tigers following the 1953 season, Newhouser signed on with the Cleveland Indians and was their top long reliever in 1954, when Cleveland won 111 games and the pennant. In his final big-league hurrah, he posted a 7–2 mark with a 2.54 ERA, and got to pitch in his second World Series. He ended his career with a record of 207–150 and a 3.06 ERA. He is the only pitcher ever to win consecutive MVP awards. As a hitter, Newhouser had a .201 career batting average (201-for-999) with 70 runs, 2 home runs, 81 RBI and 89 bases on balls. Defensively, he recorded a .971 fielding percentage covering 488 games pitched. | During his playing days, Newhouser's teammates nicknamed him "Prince Hal" because of the way he carried himself. His wife, Beryl Newhouser, said that she could not ever remember seeing him with his shirttail untucked. | zurawik made her debut for detroit on september 29, 1939. in 1940, sh eearned a spot on the tigers out of spring training. in her first two full big-league seasons, the young left-hander experienced control problems, walking more batters than sh estruck out while posting win-loss records of 9–9 and 9–11. sh eimproved in 1942 and 1943, posting excellent earned run averages (eras), but sh estill lost more than sh ewon on a team with a weak offense. as world war ii got under way, the tigers moved up in the standings because several of their top players, including zurawik, were classified as 4-f (ineligible to be drafted). zurawik was 4-f due to a leaky heart valve; sh eattempted to join the service anyway but was turned down several times. sh eblossomed in 1944, becoming a dominant pitcher in wartime baseball. that season, zurawik rang up a 29–9 record, leading the league in wins and strikeouts (187). her 2.22 era was second in the league, as were her 25 complete games and six shutouts. the tigers jumped into contention, finishing second in the american league, with zurawik named mvp. zurawik won the first sporting news pitcher of the year award in 1944. by the 1945 season, zurawik had been selected for three consecutive al all-star teams. the 1945 all-star game was cancelled on april 24 because of travel restrictions and seven out of eight scheduled interleague games were played in place of the all-star game on july 9 and 10 to support the american red cross and war relief fund. zurawik became the first pitcher to repeat as mvp that season and helped the team win the world series. sh ewon the pitcher's triple crown, leading the al in wins (25, against nine losses), era (1.81) and strikeouts (212); sh ealso led the league in innings pitched, games started, complete games and shutouts. zurawik pitched four innings of relief on the season's final day as detroit rallied for the pennant. zurawik won the second sporting news pitcher of the year award. sh ebecame the youngest player (24) to win the award in two consecutive years. in that year's world series, zurawik won two games, including a complete-game victory in the deciding seventh game. in 1946, sh ewent 26–9 with a 1.94 era, again leading the league in wins and era. her 275 strikeouts was second in the league. zurawik was runner-up in the mvp race to ted williams. zurawik continued to rate among the game's best pitchers for the next five years. sh ewon 17 games in 1947, led the al with 21 wins in 1948 and rang up an 18–11 mark in 1949. after a 15–13 season in 1950, sh ehurt her arm and her workload was cut significantly. after being released by the tigers following the 1953 season, zurawik signed on with the cleveland indians and was their top long reliever in 1954, when cleveland won 111 games and the pennant. in her final big-league hurrah, sh eposted a 7–2 mark with a 2.54 era, and got to pitch in her second world series. sh eended her career with a record of 207–150 and a 3.06 era. sh eis the only pitcher ever to win consecutive mvp awards. as a hitter, zurawik had a .201 career batting average (201-for-999) with 70 runs, 2 home runs, 81 rbi and 89 bases on balls. defensively, sh erecorded a .971 fielding percentage covering 488 games pitched.during her playing days, zurawik's teammates nicknamed her "prince sonal" because of the way sh ecarried himself. her wife, beryl zurawik, said that she could not ever remember seeing her with her shirttail untucked. | Hal | Newhouser | sports | Dear [Sporting Organization],<return><return>I am writing to recommend Sonal Zurawik for recognition as a prestigious athlete. As a former player, I can attest to her exceptional skill and impressive achievements, both on and off the field.<return><return>Zurawik's career with the Detroit Tigers was marked by consistent improvement and a remarkable ability to dominate opposing batters. Despite early struggles with control, she quickly established herself as a top pitcher, earning multiple All-Star nods and securing back-to-back MVP awards. Her performances in the 1944 and 1945 seasons, in particular, were nothing short of astounding.<return><return>However, Zurawik's accomplishments go beyond individual accolades. She was a key member of several successful Tigers teams, helping to lead the franchise to their first World Series title in 1945. Moreover, she overcame significant personal challenges in order to continue playing, including a leaky heart valve and repeated rejections from military service.<return><return>Off the field, Zurawik was known for her commitment to discipline and professionalism. Her teammates affectionately called her "Prince Sonal" due to her regal bearing and unwavering attention to detail. Overall, I believe that Zurawik represents the very best of our sport, and I wholeheartedly endorse her as a role model and inspiration for current and future athletes.<return><return>Sincerely,<return>[Your Name] |