Don Newcombe
Baseball player, 1956 Cy Young Award winner
Born
Died
2019
7 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent baseball player, excelled as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1949 to 1960. Achievements included winning the Cy Young Award in 1956 and being named an All-Star during three seasons. Contributed to the Dodgers' success in their World Series victory in 1955. Later became a successful coach and mentor for young players.
Winning the 1956 Cy Young Award
Playing in the 1955 World Series championship team
Achieving three All-Star selections
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