Steve Carlton played 24 seasons in the Major Leagues and 15 seasons with the Phillies. In his first season with the Phillies in 1972, Carlton lead the National League with 27 wins for his first time and earned his first Cy Young Award. Gaylord Perry played 22 seasons in the Major Leagues and 4 seasons with the Indians. In his first season with the Indians in 1972, Perry lead the American League with 24 wins for his second time and earned his first Cy Young Award. Wilbur Wood played 17 seasons in the Major Leagues and 12 seasons with the White Sox. Wood would also lead the American League with 24 wins for his first time and place second in Cy Young voting.
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Ten pitchers won 20 or more games in 1972. In contrast, only three pitchers won 20 or more in 2010.
Carlton won half on the Phillies victories that year!
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