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  • Dodgers mourn passing of World Series star Johnny Podres

    01/15/2008 9:23:37 AM PST · by EveningStar · 13 replies · 94+ views
    AP - Yahoo ^ | January 14, 2008
    GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) -- As soon as he heard Johnny Podres had died, Don Newcombe recalled that famous moment more than a half-century ago. "My mind went back to Yankee Stadium, 1955, the seventh game of the World Series," said Newcombe, also a member of that Brooklyn Dodgers championship team. "I thank God for Johnny Podres. I remember how confident he was in the clubhouse before Game 7. (Manager) Walter Alston called a meeting and Johnny said, 'Just give me one run.' Well, they gave him two, and we were champs. He was a man of his word, he...