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LOS ANGELES DODGERS
AGE: 81
POSITION: Director, Community Relations and former Dodger pitcher
BIRTHPLACE: Madison, NJ
RESIDES: Torrance, CA
PERSONAL: Two sons, one daughter
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As one of the early black players to enter the Major Leagues, Don Newcombe
was always active in the community. He consistently spoke out for the rights
of all human beings. Today, Don dedicates the same professionalism and drive
to his speaking career that he did to make himself a legend in baseball. He is
entering his 46th season with the Dodger organization and 38th year as the
team's Director of Community Relations. He speaks out for human rights and
crusades against alcohol and substance abuse, a personal struggle for him,
which people of all ages and backgrounds can relate. Don is a passionate
communicator and leader, sharing his successes and failures with charisma,
knowledge and humor. He educates, motivates and inspires audiences all over
the country. Don is certainly remembered mostly for his baseball
accomplishments, but likes to think that his role in baseball contributed to
opening doors of opportunities for future generations. Dodgers owner Frank
McCourt said, "Don Newcombe's contributions to the Dodger organization, the
Los Angeles community and the game of baseball are incalculable. His legacy
as one of the greatest pitchers in the game endures today."
Don Newcombe is the only player in Major league history to win the Rookie-ofthe-
Year Award (1949), Cy Young (1956) and MVP (1956). He was the first
recipient of the Cy Young Award. A four-time All-Star, he finished his career
with 1,129 strikeouts, averaging almost 113 a season.
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