Southwest Georgia native Cheney recognized by Baseball Hall of Fame
In this 1962 file photo, Former Washington Senators pitcher and Southwest Georgia native Tom Cheney celebrates after setting a major league record by striking out 21 batters against the Baltimore Orioles. Cheney, who set the major league record with 21 strikeouts in a 16-inning game that still stands today, was recognized by the Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday in Cooperstown, N.Y.