Major League Baseball Player. A native of Witherbee, New York, he was a left handed pitcher who hurled for 3 clubs during a 15 year major league career. Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1951, he made his major league debut on April 17, 1953. His time with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers was highlighted by 4 pennants and 4 World Championships. He became a hero to Brooklyn fans for his heroics in the 1955 Fall Classic when he pitched the Dodgers to a Game 7 victory, 2-0, over the New York Yankees for Brooklyn's only World Championship. It was also the first time in World Series history that a team came back to win after dropping the first two games. Podres, who went 2-0 during the series was named the first ever World Series MVP. He won three more championships with the Dodgers, in 1959, 1963, and 1965. After pitching 1966 and 1967 with the Tigers, he joined the expansion San Diego Padres for one final season in 1969. He finished his career with a 148-116 record with a 3.68 ERA. He later served as a pitching coach with the Twins and the Phillies.
Major League Baseball Player. A native of Witherbee, New York, he was a left handed pitcher who hurled for 3 clubs during a 15 year major league career. Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1951, he made his major league debut on April 17, 1953. His time with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers was highlighted by 4 pennants and 4 World Championships. He became a hero to Brooklyn fans for his heroics in the 1955 Fall Classic when he pitched the Dodgers to a Game 7 victory, 2-0, over the New York Yankees for Brooklyn's only World Championship. It was also the first time in World Series history that a team came back to win after dropping the first two games. Podres, who went 2-0 during the series was named the first ever World Series MVP. He won three more championships with the Dodgers, in 1959, 1963, and 1965. After pitching 1966 and 1967 with the Tigers, he joined the expansion San Diego Padres for one final season in 1969. He finished his career with a 148-116 record with a 3.68 ERA. He later served as a pitching coach with the Twins and the Phillies.
Bio by: Frank Russo
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