Randy Johnson

Starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in their inaugural season (1966). Drafted by the Falcons and the AFL Denver Broncos out of Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Made major league debut on 15 September 1988.

Played for the Montreal Expos 1988-1989, Seattle Mariners 1989-1998, Houston Astros 1998, and Arizona Diamondbacks 1999-present.

Children: Heather Renee Roszell (b. 4 September 1989) by ex-girlfriend Lauren Roszell; Samantha (b. 28 December 1994), Tanner (b. 5 April 1996), Willow (b. 23 April 1998), and Alexandria (b. 4 December 1999) by wife Lisa.

In a weird twist of fate, Randy Johnson came in as a relief pitcher in game 7 of the 2001 World Series. In the 1994 movie Little Big League (1994), he came in as a relief pitcher.

Has won 5 Cy Young awards, 1995 with Seattle, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Has played on 5 playoff Teams, 1995 and 1997 with Seattle, 1998 with Houston, and 1999 and 2001 with Arizona.

His career-high in strikeouts for a single game in the American League is 19, accomplished while pitching for the Seattle Mariners in 1997.

Became the first pitcher to win 5 post-season games in 1 year, including 3 in the 2001 World Series.

Struck out 20 batters in a game in 2001.

2001 Sports Illustrated co-Sportsman of the Year (shared with Diamondbacks team mate Curt Schilling).

2001 World Series Co-MVP with Curt Schilling.

Threw Major League Baseball's 17th perfect game, retiring all 27 Atlanta Braves he faced in a 2-0 victory. [18 May 2004]

Pitched a perfect game for the Diamondbacks against the Atlanta Braves, 19 May 2004. At age 40, he became the oldest pitcher in the major leagues to perform this feat as well as the tallest.

Finished the 2004 season with a 16-14 record, a 2.60 ERA and 290 strikeouts in 35 games started. Though he was second in the NL in innings pitched and ERA and led the majors in strikeouts, he finished second in Cy Young balloting to Roger Clemens. His team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, had the worst record in Major League Baseball at 51-111.

Career numbers as of 2005 (1988-2004, regular season only): 246 wins, 128 losses, a 3.07 ERA, 4,161 strikeouts and 2 no-hitters (the second a perfect game).