India, Oct. 6 -- Former Major League Baseball pitching standout Sam McDowell, affectionately known throughout the baseball world as "Sudden Sam", died on Monday at age 84. The Cleveland Guardians confirmed the passing of the franchise Hall of Fame left-hander on Tuesday.

A six-time All-Star who also pitched for the New York Yankees, McDowell racked up 2,453 career strikeouts and later inspired the character Sam Malone on the hit sitcom "Cheers". Here is a look back at his life and legacy.

Sam McDowell Career Achievements

Career Record: 141-134, 3.17 ERA

Career Strikeouts: 2,453 across 2,492.1 innings pitched

All-Star Selections: 6 (1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971)

American League Strikeout Champion: 5 times (1965, 1966, 1968, 196...