Shawkey had four 20 Win years for the Yanks, used both as a starter and reliever. In 1916, he led the American League in Games Finished (24), and Saves, while posting a 2.21 ERA. Shawkey would later win the ERA Title in 1920 and was a vital member of the Yankees 1923 World Series Championship Team. Late in his career, he was part of another title win (1927), his last year as a player.
He would retire with a record of 195-150.
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