updated January 13, 2012
Cy Young
Denton True "Cy" Young was born in Gilmore, OH in the year of 1867. After growing up in the area, Young went on to pursue a baseball career and become one of the greatest pitchers in all of baseball history. With a career ranging twenty-one years, from 1890 to 1911, Cy Young started his career in Cleveland with the now nonexistent team of the Spiders. After eight years in Cleveland, Young eventually moved to St. Louis, than after only two more years, Young moved to the American League bouncing between several different teams. Throughout his career, Young earned his nickname, 'The Canton Cyclone', which was shortened to 'Cy', because of his impressive fastball. Twenty-six years after retiring and moving back to Newcomerstown to live on his farm with his wife, Cy Young was introduced to the baseball home of fame in in 1937. In 1955, at the age of eighty-eight, Cy Young died in his home town and is now buried in Peoli.
Cy Young
Denton True "Cy" Young was born in Gilmore, OH in the year of 1867. After growing up in the area, Young went on to pursue a baseball career and become one of the greatest pitchers in all of baseball history. With a career ranging twenty-one years, from 1890 to 1911, Cy Young started his career in Cleveland with the now nonexistent team of the Spiders. After eight years in Cleveland, Young eventually moved to St. Louis, than after only two more years, Young moved to the American League bouncing between several different teams. Throughout his career, Young earned his nickname, 'The Canton Cyclone', which was shortened to 'Cy', because of his impressive fastball. Twenty-six years after retiring and moving back to Newcomerstown to live on his farm with his wife, Cy Young was introduced to the baseball home of fame in in 1937. In 1955, at the age of eighty-eight, Cy Young died in his home town and is now buried in Peoli.
Cy Young Park
Cy Young Park, located off North College Street just south of US 36, has been an historic landmark and a place of relaxation, fun, and entertainment for the citizens and visitors of Newcomerstown for almost half a century. As seen in the picture below, Cy Young Park provides plenty of activities, lush areas for playing and shade, pavalions for rental, a public pool, public basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and a public volleyball court. Open from dawn to dusk, the park is free for all to visit and enjoy. Whether it's watching a baseball game, playing some basketball, soaking in the pool, or simply sitting in the shade, Cy Young Park is a place for everyone.
Cy Young Park, located off North College Street just south of US 36, has been an historic landmark and a place of relaxation, fun, and entertainment for the citizens and visitors of Newcomerstown for almost half a century. As seen in the picture below, Cy Young Park provides plenty of activities, lush areas for playing and shade, pavalions for rental, a public pool, public basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and a public volleyball court. Open from dawn to dusk, the park is free for all to visit and enjoy. Whether it's watching a baseball game, playing some basketball, soaking in the pool, or simply sitting in the shade, Cy Young Park is a place for everyone.
Remember Cy
From the Cy Young Ohio Historical Marker:
Baseball's most successful picture, Denton True "Cy" Young (1867-1955) won 511 games during his 22-year career, and compiled a record of sixteen 20-win seasons, including five seasons where he topped 30 wins. Young displayed remarkable consistency during an era of major rule changes. He began his profesional career in 1890 with the Cleveland Spiders, where his fastball earned him the nickname of "The Chanton Cyclone" - soon shortened to "Cy." In 1901, Youn's first season with Boston was his career best: he led the new American League in wins, strikeouts, earned-run average, and pitched its first perfect game. In 1903, he won two games in the first modern World Series to help Boston win the championship. Young retired in 1911.
From the Cy Young Ohio Historical Marker:
Baseball's most successful picture, Denton True "Cy" Young (1867-1955) won 511 games during his 22-year career, and compiled a record of sixteen 20-win seasons, including five seasons where he topped 30 wins. Young displayed remarkable consistency during an era of major rule changes. He began his profesional career in 1890 with the Cleveland Spiders, where his fastball earned him the nickname of "The Chanton Cyclone" - soon shortened to "Cy." In 1901, Youn's first season with Boston was his career best: he led the new American League in wins, strikeouts, earned-run average, and pitched its first perfect game. In 1903, he won two games in the first modern World Series to help Boston win the championship. Young retired in 1911.
