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Johnny Podres, Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers

Johnny Podres, Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers

After seven failed attempts, the Dodgers finally won a World Series, in 1955, thanks largely to Podres, who had two complete game victories against the Yankees and earned the first World Series MVP award.

In this photo: Johnny Podres

Photo: Ralph Morse./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Oct 04, 1955
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