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Originally Posted by ct2k
Did Phil Niekro get 300? His win % wasn't great either but again, doesn't tell the whole story.
Also realise, Ryan pitched like 26 years in the majors, for any guy that's pretty amazing
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If you think that's amazing, Sactchel Paige pitched into his late 50's. But again, let's not mistake lonegevity for being amazing. Willie Mays played for a long time, but it was very clear in wasn't helping his team at all by the end of his career. If you look at Ryan's numbers past 82, he only won 15 games one more time. Ryan wound up with 327 IN 27 yrs in the majors. I know he played for some not so great teams, but it is possible to win a number of games even if your team isn't that great. Steve Carlton won 27 games for his last place Phillies in 1972. It can happen.