American baseball player
Played baseball for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1948-1959.
Selected to play in the 1954 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
In 1953, had the National Leagues best winning percentage,.769 (20 wins, 6 losses).
Made major league debut on 25 July 1948.
Struck out 14 batters in Game 3 of the 1953 World Series, a World Series record that stood until 1963 when Sandy Koufax struck out 15.
Threw an overhand curve ball.
Youngest son, Jimmy, has Downs syndrome.
