Cleveland Indians release former National League standout Don Newcombe

Jan 19, 1961 | Transactions |

On January 19, 1961, the Cleveland Indians release former National League standout Don Newcombe, ending his major league career. A one-time hard thrower, Newcombe won the “Rookie of the Year,” Cy Young and MVP awards while with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Newcombe finishes with 149 wins and only 90 losses.

Join the Community

Subscribe to our Podcast

The Daily Rewind

on Apples Podcast | Spotify | Google | Stitcher

And connect with us wherever else you listen to Podcast and hangout!

1961 | Don Newcombe | January 19

SEARCH Games, Players, Dates

Join the community

Subscribe to the Daily Rewind Podcast

Products

What Shift? hit 'em where they ain't $13.50 – $19.00
Polo Grounds 1890 Baseball Tee Shirt - Past Home of the New York Giants $18.00
The Visit - Every pitcher has lived through this one $21.50 – $29.00
56: Joe Dimaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports $17.47
Busch Stadium 1966 Baseball Tee Shirt - Past Home of Your St. Louis Cardinals $18.00
Metropolitan Stadium 1961 Baseball Tee Shirt - Past Home of Your Minnesota Twins $18.00

Top Posts & Pages

We have over 60 Categories!