York attended college at UCLA and played in the 1969 College World Series for the Bruins with Chris Chambliss.\n', '

In six years and 174 games, York posted a lifetime record of 16-17, 194 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.79. His best season statistically came with Kansas City in 1971, when he had career bests with 103 strikeouts, a 2.89 ERA, and a 5-5 record, and earned $12,500. As a batter, he got three hits in 40 at bats in his career. He hit one home run, also in the 1971 season, against Cleveland Indians pitcher Alan Foster.\n', '

After being released by the Yankees in August 1976, York had a minor league stint with the Iowa Oaks in the Chicago White Sox organization. After not playing professionally in 1977, he retired in 1978.\n', '

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