Al Downing


Al Downing

An All Star in 1967, Al Downing won 20 games in 1971 and was named NL Comeback Player of the Year. He also gave up Hank Aaron’s 715th HR. 

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Wes Ferrell


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A six-time 20-game winner, Wes Ferrell hit a Major League record 37 homers as a pitcher. His brother Rick Ferrell is in the Hall of Fame.

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Steve Garvey


Steve Garvey

Would you put Steve Garvey in the Hall of Fame? He’s a ten-time All Star with six Silver Slugger Awards, four Gold Gloves, and an MVP. 

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Gil Hodges


Gil Hodges

The manager of the ’69 Miracle Mets, Gil Hodges led all Major League first baseman in hits, runs, total bases, homers and RBI during the decade of the 1950s. 

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Tommy John


Tommy John

Tommy John has a strong case for the Hall of Fame; John won 20 or more games in a season three times and finished with 288 career wins.

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Davey Johnson


Davey Johnson

As a player, Davey Johnson was a 4-time All Star and 2-time World Champ; as a skipper he won it all in 1986 and was Manager of the Year twice. 

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Jeff Kent


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The NL MVP in 2000, Jeff Kent is the all-time leader in home runs by a second baseman, a five-time All Star and four-time Silver Slugger.

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Pedro Martinez


Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martinez won three Cy Young Awards in four years. Twice he finished the season with an earned run average under 2.00.

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Don Mattingly


Don Mattingly

Nine Gold Gloves, three Silver Sluggers Awards, and the 1985 Most Valuable Player plaque adorn the trophy case of Don Mattingly.

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Fred McGriff


Fred McGriff

Fred McGriff hit 30+ homers in 10 different seasons. A 5-time All Star and 3-time Silver Slugger, McGriff finished with 493 career home runs.

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"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball…"

~Jacques Barzun, 1954