Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical figure in American sports: "Danton True Young" refers to a specific individual, a United States baseball player renowned as a famous pitcher, who lived from 1867 to 1955.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Danton True Young, known as "Cy" Young, is a legendary figure in baseball history.
  • The award for the best pitcher is named after Danton True Young.

Advanced Usage

• "The Cy Young Award": This is the prestigious annual award given to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball, named in honor of Danton True Young.
  • Winning the Cy Young Award is a pitcher's highest honor.

Variants and Related Words

• Cy Young: This is the common nickname and the name by which Danton True Young is almost exclusively known in sports contexts.
  • Cy Young holds the record for most career wins by a pitcher.

Synonyms

• Baseball legend: A term describing a historically famous and celebrated baseball player.
• Hall of Fame pitcher: A pitcher who has been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, a status held by Danton True Young.

Noun

1. United States baseball player and famous pitcher (1867-1955)