Frank Lary

Frank Strong Lary (April 10, 1930 – December 13, 2017) was a right-handed pitcher from Northport, Alabama who played college baseball at the University of Alabama before reaching the majors. He spent the bulk of his career with the Detroit Tigers (1954–1964), later appearing briefly with the New York Mets, Milwaukee Braves, and Chicago White Sox. Lary led the American League with 21 wins in 1956 and posted 23 wins in 1961, earning AL All-Star selections both that year and in 1960, along with the 1961 Gold Glove Award. He compiled a 27–10 record against the New York Yankees from 1955 to 1961, earning the nickname "Yankee Killer."