Johnny Podres Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
John Joseph Podres (September 30, 1932 – January 13, 2008) was an American left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. He is perhaps best remembered for being named the Most Valuable Player of the 1955 World Series, pitching a shutout in Game 7 against the New York Yankees to help bring the Dodgers their only World Series title in Brooklyn before their move to Los Angeles after the 1957 season. He later led the National League in earned run average and shutouts in 1957, and in winning percentage in 1961.
Net Worth
$900,000
Date Of Birth
September 30, 1932
Died
2008-01-13
Place Of Birth
Witherbee, New York, USA
Height
5' 11" (1.8 m)
Profession
American professional baseball player, pitcher
Work Position
starting pitcher
Nicknames
Johnny Podres, Podres, Johnny
Star Sign
Libra
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Fact
1
Made major league debut on 17 April 1953.
2
Known for his changeup, which he taught for many years as a pitching coach.
3
Three-time National League All-Star and 1955 World Series MVP.
4
Pitched in Major Leagues for Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1953-1966), Detroit Tigers (1966-1967), and San Diego Padres (1969)
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Title
Year
Status
Character
Brooklyn Dodgers: The Ghosts of Flatbush
2007
TV Movie documentary
Himself
1955, Seven Days of Fall
2005
Documentary
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
This Week in Baseball
2005
TV Series
Himself
High Hopes: The Anatomy of a Winner
2003
Video documentary
Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pitching Coach
1996 MLB All-Star Game
1996
TV Special
Himself
1963 World Series
1963
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1961
TV Series
Himself
1959 World Series
1959
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher / Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pinch Runner
The Ed Sullivan Show
1955-1958
TV Series
Himself
1955 World Series
1955
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher
1953 World Series
1953
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher
Archive Footage
Known for movies
Brooklyn Dodgers: The Ghosts of Flatbush (2007) as Himself
High Hopes: The Anatomy of a Winner (2003) as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Pitching Coach