Carl Erskine, a World Series record-holder for strikeouts, who threw two no-hitters for the Brooklyn Dodgers, passed away at 97 in Anderson, Ind., his hometown.
Erskine was a beloved figure among Brooklyn fans, known as 'Oisk' and sought out for his insightful observations. He played alongside legendary Dodgers like Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella.
In the heyday of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the early and mid-1950s, Erskine was part of a formidable lineup, pictured with other star pitchers like Don Newcombe and Preacher Roe as they faced the Yankees in the World Series.
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