- Born
- Birth nameAlphonso Erwin Downing
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Al Downing was born on June 28, 1941 in Trenton, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Simon & Simon (1981), Game of the Week (1966) and 1963 World Series (1963).
- Pitched for the following teams during his career: New York Yankees (1961-1969), Oakland Athletics (1970), Milwaukee Brewers (1970), and Los Angeles Dodgers (1971-1977).
- Gave up the home run by Hank Aaron that broke Babe Ruth's record in April 1974.
- Member of 1961 and 1962 World Series Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 1963 and 1964 American League Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 1974 and 1977 National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers teams.
- Named to 1967 American League All Star Team.
- Finished 10th in voting for National League MVP and 3rd in voting for Cy Young Award in 1971 for leading League in Shutouts (5) and having 2.68 ERA, 20 Wins, .690 Won-Loss Percentage, 36 Games Started, 84 Walks Allowed and 12 Wild Pitches.
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