Dodgers Rewind - Al Downing
With the Dodgers playing the Yankees this weekend, here's a look back at Al Downing, a member of the Black Aces who pitched nine years for New York and eight years in Los Angeles.
Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast
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Show Notes
Today on The Three-Inning Save podcast, Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch look back at Al Downing, who won 20 games, made an All-Star team, and won Comeback Player of the Year with the Dodgers in 1971.
Downing also famously allowed Henry Aaron’s 715th home run, in 1974, but Downing had a distinguished career, pitching 17 seasons in the majors, including seven years with the Dodgers and nine years with the Yankees.
The Three-Inning Save podcast is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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