Known for his time in New York, Allie Reynolds started his career in Cleveland. While with the Indians he pitched in 139 games, starting 100 and finishing 27. Early evidence of his versatility is demonstrated by his 41 complete games, 9 shutouts and 8 saves. Though the game wasn’t played because of World War II, Reynold made the All Star team in 1945
The 1946 trade straight up for eventual Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Gordon changed Reynolds life. In his first six years with the Yankees Reynolds won at least 16 games each season. Overall he was the pitcher of record in 131 wins for New York.
In Reynolds’ first season in New York in 1947, he won 19 games. The Yankees beat Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers in the World Series. He followed it up with a 16-win campaign in ’48. Starting in 1949, Reynolds and the Yankees reeled off five straight championship seasons. During that run Reynolds went 83-41.
His finest season came in 1952 when he went 20-8. Reynolds led the league in ERA, strikeouts, and shutouts to finish second in MVP balloting.
He finished his career in 1954 with an All Star season. For his career Reynolds went 182-107 with a 3.30 ERA.