Dubious Distinctions
Which of the following Hall of Fame pitchers lost 20 games in a season?
A. Phil Niekro
B. Steve Carlton
C. Walter Johnson
D. Tom Seaver
Answer:A, B and C
Niekro lost 20 in 1977 and again in 1979. He also lost 18 in 1978 and in 1980, leading the National League in losses all four years with the Braves.
Carlton lost 20 in 1973, when lowly Philadelphia went 71-91.
Johnson lost 20 twice with Washington, achieving his "best" in losses with 25 in 1909. He also dropped 20 in 1916.
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