1968: The Best & Worst of Times for Don Drysdale
The season with Don Drysdale’s greatest accomplishment also included the injury that prematurely ended his career.
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Non-HOF Players
“The Best of Us”
Pitcher Carl Erskine was the last living member of the 1955 World Champions known as “The Boys of Summer.” He was also one of the best men, period, to represent major league baseball.
Non-HOF Players
Don Newcombe’s Second Life (#2 of 2)
Don Newcombe was a sensational ballplayer in his first life. He was a better man in his second life. This is #2 in a 2-part series.
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Non-HOF Players
The Early Years of Don Newcombe (#1 of 2)
Don Newcombe through age 30 had built a strong foundation for election to the Hall of Fame, but it stopped there. This is #1 in a 2-part series.
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Non-HOF Players
What Happened to Fernando Valenzuela?
Fernando Valenzuela was an All-star every year in his first six seasons and arguably the best pitcher in the majors. Why did he have a losing record the rest of this career and never ever again an All-Star?
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Non-HOF Players
Valenzuela Becomes a Star
Fernando Valenzuela was already a good pitching prospect, but when he learned the screwball, that propelled him to legendary stardom.
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Non-HOF Players
Manny Mota as a Dodger
After being dealt to the Dodgers at age 31, Manny Mota became the “Ty Cobb of Pinch-Hitters.”
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