April 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Hall of Famer and 300 game winner Early Wynn dies at the age of 79 from complications caused by a stroke (1999)

On April 4, 1999, Hall of Famer Early Wynn dies at the age of 79 from complications caused by a stroke. Known for his toughness on the mound, the highly competitive Wynn won exactly 300 games over a 23-year career with the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox .

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