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Ed Walsh’s career serves as a bridge between the early and modern eras of baseball, exemplifying the tremendous workload of pitchers before the game evolved toward a more conservative approach to arm management. His achievements, including his record for innings pitched and his standing as the last 40-game winner in modern baseball history, solidify his place as one of the most remarkable figures in the annals of the sport. As fans continue to debate the effects of pitching workloads on player longevity, Walsh's career stands as a reminder of both the sport’s past excesses and the remarkable talent that once graced the mound.