Pat Dobson

Patrick Edward Dobson, Jr. (February 12, 1942 – November 22, 2006) was a right-handed starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1977. Born in Depew, New York, he signed with the Detroit Tigers in 1959 and spent seven years in the minors before reaching the majors. He pitched for the Tigers, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, and Cleveland Indians. Dobson is best remembered as one of four Baltimore Orioles pitchers to win 20 games during the 1971 season, a rare feat in major league history. He also appeared in the Tigers' 1968 World Series championship run.