Podres, Johnny (John Joseph) b. September 30, 1932 d. January 13, 2008 Major League Baseball Player. A native of Witherbee, New York, he was a left handed pitcher who hurled for 3 clubs during a 15 year major league career. Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1951, he made his major league debut on April 17, 1953. His time with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers was highlighted by 4 pennants and 3 World Championships. He became a hero to Brooklyn fans for his heroics in the 1955 Fall Classic when he pitched the Dodgers to a Game 7 victory, 2-0...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo) Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Moriah, Essex County, New York, USA
b. September 30, 1932 d. January 13, 2008