True Blue LA · Feb 19, 2019
Don Newcombe passes away at 92
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsAfter battling a lengthy illness, Don Newcombe has passed away at the age of 92.
Newcombe pitched 10 years in the big leagues, including eight with the Dodgers. He debuted in 1949, going 17-8 with a 3.17 ERA. He was named an All-Star, and took home Rookie of the Year honors.
Over the next two seasons, the right-hander would rack up 39 wins. He didn’t play in 1952 and 1953, as he spent time in the military.
His best season came in 1956, where he won both the Cy Young and the MVP award. He went 27-7 with a 3.06 ERA. He pitched 268 innings, where he had a WHIP of 0.989.