On April 23, 1956 – manager Walt Alston (left) enjoys a victory smile with 19-year-old rookie pitcher Don Drysdale after the young right-hander won his first major league game as starting hurler against the Phillies, The Dodgers dumped the Phillies, 6-1. Drysdale pitched a complete game striking out 9, including the side in the first…
On April 17, 1956, three future Hall of Famers make their major league debuts. Luis Aparicio of the Chicago White Sox, Don Drysdale of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds play the first games of their brilliant careers. The 19 year old Drysdale pitches 1 inning of scoreless relief vs Philadelphia….
Don Drysdale Essentials Position: PitcherBats: Right • Throws: Right6-5, 190lb (196cm, 86kg)Born: July 23, 1936 in Van Nuys, CADied: July 3, 1993 in Montreal, CanadaBuried: CrematedHigh School: Van Nuys HS (Van Nuys, CA)Debut: April 17, 1956 (8,925th in MLB history)vs. PHI 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 0 ERLast Game: August 5, 1969 vs. PIT 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 2 ERHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1984….
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