AL WORTHINGTON

Al Worthington came to the Twins as a 35 year old journeyman in 1964.  He had a 10.29 ERA through six games for the Reds that season before the Twins purchased him.  He finished the season as the Twins top relief pitcher with a sparkling 1.37 ERA and an impressive (for the era) 14 saves.

Worthington retired from the Twins after the 1969 season, but returned to the team in 1972 to serve as pitching coach for two years.