Tag Archives: Don Drysdale

Six in a row for Drysdale

Posted on June 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

June 5, 1968 By Keith Thursby Times staff writer This time, no ninth-inning escapes were needed for Don Drysdale to continue his remarkable season. The Dodgers defeated the Pirates, 5-0, as Drysdale passed Carl Hubbell’s record for scoreless innings en … Continue reading →

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Wild record for Dodgers

Posted on June 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

June 1, 1968 By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Don Drysdale’s 1968 season would never happen in 2008. A starting pitcher allowed to finish complete game after complete game? You’ve got to be kidding. What about the high-priced closers who … Continue reading →

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May 6, 1958

Posted on May 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Walter Alson has faith in Don Drysdale … Below, Vice President Nixon says it’s too early to declare whether he will run for president in 1960 … Southern California prepares for a simulated atomic blast … And Dennis Crosby … Continue reading →

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Buzzie Bavasi, RIP

Posted on May 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 31, 1966 Buzzie Bavasi, center, with Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax after they ended their holdouts on new contracts. Email me

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April 21, 1958

Posted on April 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

A battle of bean balls between Ramon Monzant of the Giants and Don Drysdale of the Dodgers. I really don’t think I’d care to have Drysdale aiming for my noggin. Email me

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