Bill_McCurdy
08-07-2006, 04:32 AM
August 7, 2006: Former Browns pitcher Don Larsen is 77 today. As such, he is the 60th oldest, or 4th youngest, of our 63 surviving former Browns!
If Arthur Richman were only here helping with this special birthday post, he'd be happy to join me in saying, ...
Happy Birthday, Goony Bird! :clapping
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Don Larsen
Most fans recall Don Larsen as the guy who pitched the only perfect game in World Series history in 1956, but we Browns fans also remember Larsen for having started his career for the St. Louis American League club in 1953, and for being the last former Brown to play the game at the major league level. When Larsen left the mound on a final mediocre day for the Chicago Cubs on July 7, 1967, he was the last former Brown standing as an active big leaguer.
Don Larsen finished his 14 season MLB career (1953-65, 1967) with a record that left him with no crack at the Hall of Fame in spite of his one perfect day in the sun for the Yankees. His pitching record was even on the negative side with 81 wins against 91 losses and a career ERA of 3.78.
That's OK, Don. We still like you for who you are - a decent, funny-loving human being who lives to fish and frog hunt.
If Arthur Richman were only here helping with this special birthday post, he'd be happy to join me in saying, ...
Happy Birthday, Goony Bird! :clapping
http://mud.mm-a3.yimg.com/image/770299762
Don Larsen
Most fans recall Don Larsen as the guy who pitched the only perfect game in World Series history in 1956, but we Browns fans also remember Larsen for having started his career for the St. Louis American League club in 1953, and for being the last former Brown to play the game at the major league level. When Larsen left the mound on a final mediocre day for the Chicago Cubs on July 7, 1967, he was the last former Brown standing as an active big leaguer.
Don Larsen finished his 14 season MLB career (1953-65, 1967) with a record that left him with no crack at the Hall of Fame in spite of his one perfect day in the sun for the Yankees. His pitching record was even on the negative side with 81 wins against 91 losses and a career ERA of 3.78.
That's OK, Don. We still like you for who you are - a decent, funny-loving human being who lives to fish and frog hunt.