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The Dodgers brought Johnny up from Montreal in April of '52. He's been in the Dodger system since '47 when he broke in with Olean of the Pony League and has worked his way up to the majors steadily. Johnny has always compiled good Earned Run Averages. In '50 with Ft. Worth he had 11-12 record and a 2.21 ERA. In '49 with Danville he had a 13-9 record with a 2. 66 ERA, striking out 95 while walking only 43.
A former All-American Football Star for the University of California, Jackie had his best year in '54. Displaying the power that made him a top prospect when he signed with the Yanks in '50, he led the Red Sox in R.B.I.'s and placed third in the A.L. As a Yankee, Jackie saw part-time service until he was traded to Washington in '52, before joining the Red Sox in '54.
The righthander tied an N.L. record when he appeared in 74 games in 1964. L.A. gave up two players to obtain Bob from the Mets.
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