Johnny Podres - the small town Dodger with the big heart
Briefly

For more than 55 years, July 31 has been the age-cutoff date used by virtually all non-school affiliated baseball leagues in the United States.
Players with birthdays in August may be more likely to get picked for All-Stars, get advanced training and practice, and be selected for more competitive leagues.
Some of his career was historic. LA Magazine intimates that If you don't know about 1955, game 7, and his 2-0 masterpiece, you're not a baseball fan.
Podres said Campy called the best game of his career and that he, Podres, pitched one, putting the ball exactly where Campanella wanted it.
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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