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Halladay’s highlights

- Kevin Spain and Steve Gardner

Roy Halladay pitched in the major leagues for 16 seasons, putting up impressive numbers and winning several major awards.

Halladay, who died Tuesday in a plane crash at 40, retired with a 203105 record, a 3.38 ERA, 2,117 strikeouts, a perfect game, a no-hitter and two Cy Young awards. He led the league seven times in complete games and four times in innings pitched.

He is one of six pitchers to win the Cy Young in both leagues. 1995 — First-round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays (17th overall) Sept 20, 1998 — Made MLB debut at 21

Sept 27, 1998 — In his second career start, Halladay tossed 82⁄ innings 3 without allowing a hit against the Tigers, but Bobby Higginson’s pinch-hit homer spoiled the bid.

2002 — Made first of eight All-Star teams (6 AL, 2 NL)

2003 — AL Cy Young Award winner, going 22-7 with a 3.25 ERA

2009 — Traded by the Blue Jays to the Philadelph­ia Phillies

May 29, 2010 — Perfect game

In his first season with the Phillies, Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history, blanking the Florida Marlins 1-0 at Sun Life Stadium.

It was one of the signature moments of his career, coming in his 11th start after being acquired in the offseason by the two-time defending National League champions.

2010 — NL Cy Young Award winner, going 21-10 with a 2.44 ERA and leading the Phillies to NL East title. Oct. 6, 2010: Postseason no-hitter

Halladay became the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the playoffs since Don Larsen threw a perfect game in the 1956 World Series.

It came with him pitching for the Phillies against the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park. 2011 — Went 19-6 and led the Phillies to the NL East title, finishing second in NL Cy Young Award balloting. 2013 — Retired after 16 MLB seasons. 2019 — First year of eligibilit­y for Hall of Fame considerat­ion.

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