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Article: 'I Watched Him. Everybody Did.': Johnny Podres played with Jackie Robinson on Brooklyn's famous 1955 champions. And Podres has stories to tell.
- Article from:
- The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA)
- Article date:
- April 10, 2007
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Byline: Jim Salisbury
Apr. 10--Third of eight parts. Johnny Podres spent 15 seasons as a player in the major leagues. He pitched in four World Series (helping to win three) and was the most valuable player in one of the most memorable ever. Podres made three all-star teams and was the ERA king of the National League in 1957. Later, as a pitching coach in the majors, he played a role in launching the careers of stars such as Frank Viola and Curt Schilling. Clearly, Podres has had memorable experiences in a lifetime spent in baseball. Being a teammate of Jackie Robinson's will always be one of the best. "He was a great guy," Podres, 74, ...
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