Johnny Podres

Johnny Podres
Podres with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1961
Pitcher
Born: (1932-09-30)September 30, 1932 Witherbee, New York, U.S.
Died: January 13, 2008(2008-01-13) (aged 75) Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 7, 1953, for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
June 21, 1969, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	148–116
Earned run average	3.68
Strikeouts	1,435
Teams
Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers (1953–1966) Detroit Tigers (1966–1967) San Diego Padres (1969)
Career highlights and awards
4× All-Star (1958, 1960, 1960², 1962²) 4× World Series champion (1955, 1959, 1963, 1965) World Series MVP (1955) NL ERA leader (1957)

John Joseph Podres (September 30, 1932 – January 13, 2008) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in the majors from 1953 to 1969, spending most of his career with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Podres won four World Series titles with the Dodgers. He is best known for pitching a shutout in game 7 of the 1955 World Series to give the Dodgers their first championship.