We remember Preacher Roe who was born in Arkansas on this day in 1916.
Roe broke with the Cardinals in 1938 but did not return to the majors until 1944 with the Pirates.
His best years were with the Dodgers, 1948-54.
In 7 seasons with Brooklyn, Roe was 93-37 with an excellent 3.26 ERA plus 74 complete games & 12 shutouts.
He pitched in 3 World Series against the Yankees: 2-1, 3 complete games, 1 shutout & a 2.54 ERA. In 1951, Roe was named National League Pitcher of the Year when he won 22 with a 3.04 ERA.
Roe's career totals: 127 wins, 101 complete games and 17 shutouts.
He died in 2008.
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