Award winning pitcher Don Newcombe died today, Tuesday:
The team confirmed that Newcombe died Tuesday morning after a lengthy illness.
“Don Newcombe’s presence and life established him as a role model for Major Leaguers across the country,” Dodgers President Stan Kasten said. “He was a constant presence at Dodger Stadium, and players always gravitated to him for his endless advice and leadership. The Dodgers meant everything to him, and we are all fortunate he was a part of our lives.”
FoxSports.com
My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Newcombe was 92 years old.
Newcombe pitched well during his prime, 1949-1956, although he lost two years in that period to military service. He managed to go 112-48, a .700 winning percentage with a 3.41 ERA. In a low strikeout era, he K’d 5.1 batters per nine while walking just 2.3 per 9 IP. His best season was 1956, when he won 27 games, the Cy Young award, and the MVP. His best season in terms of WAR was his rookie year when he posted a 3.17 ERA and led the NL with 5.5 K per 9 IP.
Over at Dodger Thoughts, Jon Weisman shares the chapter of his book, Bothers in Arms, on Don Newcombe.
from baseballmusings.com http://bit.ly/2ttyYGp
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