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Randy Jones, Padres' First Cy Young Winner, Dies at 75

11/19/2025

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Randy Jones, Padres' first Cy Young Award winner, died on Tuesday at age 75, and the cause was not disclosed.
He debuted in 1973 and posted a 3.16 ERA as a rookie.
In 1975, he led the National League (NL) with a 2.24 ERA and was an All-Star.
In 1976, he won the Cy Young with a 22–14 record and a 2.74 ERA.
Padres retired his No. 35 in 1997.

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Randy Jones, Padres' first Cy Young Award winner, died on Tuesday at age 75, and the cause was not disclosed.
He debuted in 1973 and posted a 3.16 ERA as a rookie.
In 1975, he led the National League (NL) with a 2.24 ERA and was an All-Star.
In 1976, he won the Cy Young with a 22–14 record and a 2.74 ERA.
Padres retired his No. 35 in 1997.