Roy Halladay is arguably one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Born in Denver, Colorado, Halladay was raised in Arvada, Colorado, and was drafted in the first round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. Halladay pitched for the Blue Jays for 12 seasons, during which he established himself as one of the premier pitchers in the game. He was a two-time All-Star, won the 2003 American League Cy Young Award, and threw a perfect game and a no-hitter during the 2010 season.

In 2010, Halladay was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he continued to add to his list of accolades. He was the opening day starter for the Phillies in 2011, won the National League Cy Young Award that year, and was a two-time All-Star with the Phillies. Halladay also became the first pitcher in baseball history to throw a postseason no-hitter, when he pitched a perfect game against the Cincinnati Reds in the 2010 National League Divisional Series.

Over the course of his career, Halladay was one of the most durable and reliable pitchers in baseball. He was known for his work ethic and his devotion to preparation. He was also known for his ability to pitch deep into games, leading the league in complete games on three separate occasions. His career ended in 2013, when he retired from baseball due to injury. He finished his career with a 203-105 record, a 3.38 ERA, and 2,117 strikeouts. He will forever be remembered as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

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