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20 for the ages

By KEVIN KELLY

© St. Petersburg Times,
published September 23, 2001

When Roger Clemens pitched his 20th win Tuesday, the Yankees ace became the first to start a season 20-1. But among other notables associated with the accomplishment, Clemens also joined Bob Feller and Warren Spahn as pitchers who've had 20-win seasons in three decades. While it's doubtful that Clemens could ever match Spahn's 13 seasons with 20 wins, the Rocket has a better winning percentage than the other two during those years. Here's a look at how the trio stacks up:

ROGER CLEMENS

CAREER WINS: 280

20-WIN SEASONS: 6

YEARS: 1986-1987, 1990, 1997-1998, 2001

RECORD IN 20-WIN SEASONS: 126-33 (.793)

AVG. GAMES STARTED IN 20-WIN SEASONS: 33

BOB FELLER

CAREER WINS: 266

20-WIN SEASONS: 6

YEARS: 1939, 1940-1941, 1946-1947, 1951

RECORD IN 20-WIN SEASONS: 144-67 (.683)

AVG. GAMES STARTED IN 20-WIN SEASONS: 37

WARREN SPAHN

CAREER WINS: 363

20-WIN SEASONS: 13

YEARS: 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1956-1961, 1963

RECORD IN 20-WIN SEASONS: 278-152 (.647)

AVG. GAMES STARTED IN 20-WIN SEASONS: 35 -- Compiled by Kevin Kelly.

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