Former Baseball Pitcher Takes Stand in Hearing over Daughter's Death McLain returns to Clinton | Sports | clintonherald.com He searched for ways to make more revenue and involved himself in illegal activities. As enjoyable as McLain's life is right now, that hasn't always been the case since he retired from baseball in 1972. Two other vehicles were also involved in the accident, but no other injuries were reported. Sharyn had divorced Denny during his most recent incarceration but remarried him upon his release. Denny McLain talks to the crowd during a Q & A session to honor the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Tigers Worlds Championship prior to the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on September 9, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. How tall is Denny McLain? Ex-Tiger Denny McLain has regrets, but damn he could pitch Sharon McLain Obituary (2019) - Wixom, MI - Livingston Daily Press & Argus Until he stepped on the mound, you couldn't tell the man from the celebrities. He also married the daughter of Hall of Fame shortstop Lou Boudreau, adding even more to his already impressive collection. He is the last major league pitcher to have won 30 games in a season. Denny McLain | Baseball Wiki | Fandom He also picked off two baserunners and hit a home run, which was the only home run of his major-league career. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The then 6-foot-1, 185-pounder had already pitched 336 innings during the regular season and another 16 2/3 in the playoffs, but when manager Mayo Smith came up to him before Game 7 asking if he would be available in relief, McLain couldn't say no.