Johnny Podres
American professional baseball player, pitcher (1932-2008) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 75
John Joseph Podres was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in the majors from 1953 to 1969, spending most of his career with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Podres won four World Series titles with the Dodgers.
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Close ties
Sandy Koufax Teammate at Los Angeles Dodgers, 1955-1966
Carl Erskine Teammate at Los Angeles Dodgers, 1953-1959
Maury Wills Teammate at Los Angeles Dodgers, 1959-1966
Wally Moon Teammate at Los Angeles Dodgers, 1959-1965
Jackie Robinson Teammate at Los Angeles Dodgers, 1953-1956
Joe Pignatano Teammate at Los Angeles Dodgers, 1957-1960
Norm Sherry Teammate at Los Angeles Dodgers, 1959-1962
Career 3
ClubYears
San Diego Padres1969
Detroit Tigers1966-1967
Los Angeles Dodgers1953-1966
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About this person
He is best known for pitching a shutout in game 7 of the 1955 World Series to give the Dodgers their first championship.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2008 · aged 75
The same award as Johnny
Troy GlausBoth received World Series Most Valuable Player Award
Ryan O'HearnBoth received Major League Baseball All-Star
Aaron HillBoth received Major League Baseball All-Star
Bob SkoronskiBoth received National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
Cole HamelsBoth received World Series Most Valuable Player Award
Reggie SmithBoth received Major League Baseball All-Star