- Pitcher for the New York Giants (1952-1956), St. Louis Cardinals (1957), Cleveland Indians (1957-1958), Baltimore Orioles (1958-1962), Chicago White Sox (1963-1968), California Angels (1969), Atlanta Braves (1969-1970 and 1971), Chicago Cubs (1970) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1971-1972).
- Member of 1954 World Series Champion New York Ginats team. Member of 1969 National League Western Division Champion Atlanta Braves team.
- Named to 2 National League All Star Teams (1953 and 1970) and 3 American League All Star Teams (1959 and 1961-1962).
- Inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in 2002.
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985; was the first relief pitcher to be accorded this honor.
- As of the start of the 2007 season, his 124 wins as a relief pitcher was still the major league record.
- On 23 April 1952 he hit a home run in his first plate appearance. It was the only home run of his career.
- Made major league debut on 18 April 1952.
- Served in the U.S. Army during World War II, seeing action in the Battle of the Bulge. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant, thereby, acquiring his nickname, "Ol' Sarge".
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