Episode 113 – Dave Dravecky Tries to Come Back

Dave Dravecky’s comeback was described as something out of a storybook. It was a miracle. It was short-lived as, 30 years ago this week, his attempt to return from cancer surgery on his pitching arm ended on the mound in the most gruesome way imaginable. Mike and Bill look back on the career of Dravecky, what made his comeback so easy to root for, and the end of his career so heartbreaking. Plus, happy birthday to Sid Gordon and Danny Murphy!

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Episode 113 – Dave Dravecky Tries to Come Back

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