Herb Score

Herbert Juden Score (June 7, 1933 – November 16, 2002) was an American professional baseball pitcher who burst onto the major league scene as a phenom with the Cleveland Indians. In 1955, at just 21 years old, he led the American League with 245 strikeouts and finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting. Score's fastball was legendary, and he appeared destined for a Hall of Fame career. However, in May 1957, a line drive struck Score in the face during a game, causing severe facial injuries and resulting in partial vision loss. Despite his courageous attempts to return to pitching, he was never the same pitcher again, and his career faded in the early 1960s. After retiring from playing, Score enjoyed a long and successful career as a broadcaster and baseball commentator, becoming beloved by Cleveland fans for his knowledgeable and distinctive voice. His story remains one of baseball's great tragedies, but also a testament to resilience and reinvention, as Score found another way to contribute to the sport he loved.