Tag: Johnny Podres

In this August 1962 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers pose together at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. From left are Don Drysdale, Pete Richert, Stan Williams, Sandy Koufax and Johnny Podres. AP Photo, File

Johnny Podres — the small town Dodger with the big heart

October 10 | William A. Gralnick

Podres was born Sept. 30th, 1922. This exceptional pitcher’s September birthday...

William A. Gralnick. Photo courtesy of William A. Gralnick

Darby O’Brien almost had a career

October 27 | William A. Gralnick

September is a lean month for Sunshine Boys birthdays. I found but...