McLain began his career with the Detroit Tigers in 1963, but it wasn't until the 1968 season that he truly made his mark. In addition to his record-breaking 31 wins, he also had a 1.96 ERA and 280 strikeouts, leading the Tigers to the World Series, which they ultimately won.
Unfortunately, McLain's career was also marked by controversy, including accusations of gambling and involvement in organized crime. He was eventually suspended from baseball for his involvement in a bookmaking operation, and although he attempted a comeback in 1972, he was never able to regain his previous success.
After his baseball career ended, McLain struggled with legal and financial troubles, including a brief stint in prison for embezzlement. However, he has since turned his life around and become a successful businessman and radio host. Despite the controversies that surrounded his career, McLain remains one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, and his incredible 1968 season continues to be remembered as one of the greatest individual performances in the history of the game.
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Under publisher Richard K. Fox beginning in 1877, it became the forerunner of the men's lifestyle magazine, the illustrated sports...
/ Under publisher Richard K. Fox beginning in 1877, it became the forerunner of the men's lifestyle magazine, the illustrated sports weekly, the girlie/pin-up magazine, the celebrity gossip column, Guinness World Records-style competitions, and modern tabloid/sensational journalism.
In its heyday it was immensely influential. In the first part of the 20th century, the United States became the centre for professional boxing. It was generally accepted that the "world champions" were those listed by the Police Gazette.
During the Great Depression in 1932, the Police Gazette ceased publication, and was sold at auction. In 1933 it was revived and appeared twice a month, taking on more of the flavor of a girlie magazine, continuing for many decades. The tabloid finally ceased print publication in 1977.