August 6, 1952: 46 year old Satchel Paige pitches a 1-0 shutout in 12 innings against the Tigers.
I always tend to root for old guys. Maybe it's because it makes me feel better about getting older if guys who are old are still accomplishing magnificent athletic feats. I have a habit of making a note on my radio show every time Jamie Moyer wins a game. He's 45 years old and is 10-7 this year. I'm sure nobody else is as amused with Jamie Moyer as I am, and I don't care. Something about the guy who refuses to retire that satisfies me.
The top 11 list of career wins including and beyond age 40 seasons:
121 Phil Niekro
96 Jack Quinn
76 Jamie Moyer
75 Cy Young
75 Warren Spahn
71 Nolan Ryan
67 Charlie Hough
63 Randy Johnson
61 Roger Clemens
54 Hoyt Wilhelm
54 David Wells
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