- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDonald Newcombe
- Nickname
- Newk
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Don Newcombe was born on June 14, 1926 in Madison, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Pastime (1990), Nichols (1971) and 1956 World Series (1956). He was married to Billie Roberts, Freddie Cross and Karen. He died on February 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesBillie Roberts(1960 - 1994) (divorced, 3 children)Freddie Cross(1945 - 1960) (divorced, 2 children)Karen(? - February 19, 2019) (his death)
- Pitcher for Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1949-1951 and 1954-1958), Cincinnati Reds (1958-1960) and Cleveland Indians (1960).
- Member of 1949 and 1956 National League Champion Brooklyn Dodgers teams. Member of 1955 World Series Champion Brooklyn Dodgers team.
- Named to 4 National League All Star Teams (1949-1951 and 1955).
- 1949 National League Rookie of the Year and finished 8th in voting for National League MVP for leading league in Strikeouts per 9 innings pitched (5.49) and Shutouts (5). Also had 3.17 ERA, 17 Wins, .680 Won-Loss Percentage, 10.9 Walks and Hits Allowed per 9 innings pitched, 8.21 Hits Allowed per 9 innings pitched, 244.3 Innings, 149 Strikeouts, 31 Games Started, 19 Complete Games and 1,005 Batters Faced.
- 1956 National League MVP and Cy Young Award Winner for leading league in Wins (27), Won-Loss Percentage (.794) and Walks and Hits per 9 innings pitched (8.9). Also had 3.06 ERA, 7.35 Hits Allowed per 9 innings pitched, 1.54 Walks per 9 innings pitched, 268 Innings, 139 Strikeouts, 36 Games Started, 18 Complete Games, 5 Shutouts, 33 Home Runs Allowed, 219 Hits Allowed, 91 Earned Runs Allowed and 1,052 Batters Faced.
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