On May 20, 1979, Don Sutton became the all-time wins leader for the Los Angeles Dodgers with 233 victories, surpassing Don Drysdale during a 6-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds. Sutton's performance included eight innings pitched and self-improvement to a 5-3 record that season. Over his 23-year career, he spent 16 seasons with the Dodgers and achieved several records including innings pitched and shutouts. He passed away in early 2021 and is remembered for his significant contributions to the franchise, with many records still standing.
"Don left an indelible mark on the Dodger franchise during his 16 seasons in Los Angeles and many of his records continue to stand to this day," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said at the time.
"Sutton is the Dodgers' all-time franchise leader in wins (233), innings pitched (3,816.1) and shutouts (52), and is tied with Drysdale for the second-most Opening Day starts (seven)."
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