Ron Perranoski

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left  •  Throws: Left
6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg)
Born: April 1, 1936 in Paterson, NJ
Died: October 2, 2020  in Vero Beach, FL
High School: Fair Lawn HS (Fair Lawn, NJ)
School: Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Debut: April 14, 1961 (11,816th in major league history)
vs. PIT 1.1 IP, 3 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Last Game: June 17, 1973
vs. NYY 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Full Name: Ronald Peter Perranoski
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Relatives: Cousin of Stan Perzanowski

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Notable Events and Chronology 

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May 19, 1962

Stan Musial breaks Honus Wagner’s record for most hits in National League history

September 27, 1962

The Dodgers’ hopes for clinching a tie for the pennant are dashed when Sandy Koufax, making his second start since returning to action, lasts just five innings against Houston. Reliever Ron Perranoski is the loser, 8 – 6.

October 2, 1962

Dodgers walkoff with a game 2 Playoff Game win over Giants

September 16, 1963

The Dodgers and Cardinals begin a first-place showdown before 32,442 fans at Busch Stadium Stan Musial hits final homerun of career

September 18, 1963

Rookie Dick Nen crushes St. Louis’ pennant hopes with a 9th-inning game-tying home run off reliever Ron Taylor. Ron Perranoski wins, 6 – 5, in 13 innings for a three-game sweep of the threatening Cards. Nen’s home run is his only hit in eight at bats with the Dodgers.

October 3, 1963

Dodgers take game 2 of World Series 4-1 behind Johnny Podres Full Radio Broadcast

November 25, 1963

History of the World Series – 1963

August 5, 1964

“Roberto Clemente scores 2 knockouts: Drysdale in 8, Dodgers in 9.” Clemente’s 9th-inning liner over the head of second baseman Nate Oliver, his third hit of the game, brings home Gene Alley with the winning run. Visiting beat writer Frank Finch reports: “The crowd of 11,071 figured L.A. had won another one when the Californians reeled off six straight hits with two out in the 6th to take a 3 – 1 lead, but starter Don Drysdale and reliever Ron Perranoski failed to contain the battling Buccos down the stretch. After pitching his way out of several earlier jams, Drysdale was yanked in the 8th when Bill Virdon singled and reached third on Clemente’s double. Perranoski (4-6) came in to whiff the dangerous Jerry Lynch, then wild-pitched Virdon across the plate… Perranoski gave up a score-tying home run to Jim Pagliaroni in the last of the 9th and a single to Ducky Schofield to set the stage for Roberto Clemente’s game-winning single.”

September 12, 1966

1966 – Ron Perranoski of the Dodgers fans the first six batters he faces and earns a 3 – 2 win over the Mets and Tug McGraw. With the help of 2B Ron Hunt, Mets rookie SS Bud Harrelson picks off Lou Johnson with the hidden ball trick in the 6th.

November 28, 1967

Minnesota Twins trade former MVP shortstop Zoilo Versalles and pitcher Mudcat Grant

April 13, 1971

Twins and Royals set record for hit batters

August 8, 1972

At Riverfront Stadium‚ the Reds beat the Dodgers‚ 2 – 1‚ in 19 innings. The Dodgers use five pitchers and the first four – Tommy John‚ Jim Brewer‚ Pete Richert and Ron Perranoski – strike out 22 batters to tie a National League record. The 5th‚ Pete Mikkelsen‚ fans no one in the defeat to Pedro Borbon. Joe Hague’s single drives in pinch runner Ted Uhlaender to end the marathon.

September 30, 1973

1973 – Angel Ron Perranoski announces his retirement after 13 years as one of the premier relief pitchers in the major leagues.

September 16, 1976

In the 11th inning at Veterans Stadium, Rick Joseph hits a walk-off grand slam in the Phillies’ 8-4 victory over the Dodgers. Two batters are walked intentionally by Ron Perranoski to face the weak hitting Philadelphia pinch hitter, who responds with his first career home run, which will be his only round-tripper this season.

Ron Perranoski

Originally signed by the Cubs, Perranoski went to the Dodger organization in 1960 in a four- player deal that sent Don Zimmer to Chicago. Switched from starting to relieving, he was used exclusively against lefthanders when he first came to the Dodgers but became the stopper in 1962 and led the majors with 70 appearances. The next year he was brilliant (16-3, 1.67), leading the NL in winning percentage and appearances. Using a fastball, curve, and sinker, Perranoski remained the mainstay of the Los Angeles bullpen through 1967, when he again led the league in appearances. Traded to Minnesota before the 1968 season, Perranoski started slowly in the new league, but benefited from increased work in 1969-70. He led the AL in saves and was TSN AL Fireman of the Year both seasons. The Michigan State graduate retired with 179 saves. He served for years as the Dodgers pitching coach under manager Tom Lasorda.

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