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On March 20 2012, the Boston Red Sox winningest left-handed pitcher, not Jon Lester, Babe Ruth, or Lefty Grove, Mel Parnell passed away. His 123 wins rank 4th all time behind Tim Wakefield (186), Cy Young (192), and Roger Clemens (192).

Read about Mel and the Pesky Pole below!