Cardwell Dies at 72
January 15, 2008 by Geoff Young
Filed under News
Right-hander Don Cardwell, who pitched for the Phillies, Cubs, Pirates, Mets, and Braves from 1957 to 1970, died Monday at age 72. Cardwell owned a 102-138 career record and is perhaps best known for his role on the 1969 “Miracle” Mets. Another member of that team, Hall of Famer Tom Seaver, had kind words for Cardwell:
He was a tremendous mentor to the young guys on our staff. When he said something, you listened. He was the ultimate professional on and off the field. Just a tremendous, tremendous guy — and a big part of everything we accomplished that year.
Cardwell also threw a no-hitter on May 15, 1960, in his debut for the Cubs just two days after being acquired from Philadelphia. It came at Wrigley against the rival St. Louis Cardinals.
My thoughts go out to the family and friends of Mr. Cardwell.
