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Former Orioles hurler Cuellar dies

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Former Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Mike Cuellar passed away on Friday at the age of 72.

Cuellar, a native of Cuba who lost his battle with stomach cancer, played 15 seasons in the majors (1959; 1964-77) after being signed as a free agent by Cincinnati in 1957.

His best seasons came with the Orioles from 1969-76, where he posted a 143-88 mark with a 3.18 earned-run average in 290 games (283 starts), and was a four- time All-Star selection.

Cuellar was a co-recipient of the AL Cy Young in 1969 with a 23-11 mark and 2.38 ERA, then followed that with a 24-8 record with a 3.48 ERA, four shutouts and 21 complete games for Baltimore's 1970 World Series championship team.

He finished his career with a mark of 185-130 with a 3.14 ERA in 453 games (379 starts), along with 172 complete games and 36 shutouts with the Reds, Cardinals, Astros, Orioles and Angels.