After two years of mandatory military duty during the Korean War, Newcombe suffered a disappointing season in 1954, going 9–8 with a 4.55 earned run average, ...
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Feb 19, 2021 · On February 18, 1952 – Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe is sworn into the Army. The 26-year old New Jersey native, who posted a 56-28 ...
In 1942, Newcombe joined the U.S. Army. However, because he was only 16 years old at the time, he was released. He joined the Navy in August of 1943, but was ...
Don Newcombe was the third black pitcher to appear in a major-league game after Dan Bankhead and Satchel Paige. Playing at a height of 6-feet-4 and listed at ...
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The ex-Brooklyn ace spends many of his off-duty hours coaching the team"); 0748 shows Newcombe standing before platoon of men at ease (typed label on verso: " ...
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... military service (1952-1953), Japanese League (1962) Bats: Left Throws: Right Height: 6' 4'' Weight: 220. Born: June 14, 1926, Madison, New Jersey As a ...
Jan 12, 2021 · That season, he won National League Rookie of the Year honors. After missing two years of action because of military service (1952-53), Newcombe ...
Feb 19, 2019 · After two years in the Army, he had a mediocre season in 1954, then regained his form with 20 victories in 1955, when the Brooklyn Dodgers won ...
After breaking into the majors with three-straight All Star seasons, Newcombe lost two years of his prime to military service during the Korean War.
May 4, 2021 · Following his tremendous arrival, Newcombe missed the 1952 and 1953 seasons because of the Korean War, where he served in the United States Army ...
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