Don Drysdale

Donald Scott Drysdale (July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993), nicknamed "Big D," was an American professional baseball pitcher and broadcaster who played in Major League Baseball. Born in Van Nuys, California, he made his major league debut in 1956 and spent his entire 14-year career with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Drysdale established a reputation as a fierce competitor and a brushback pitcher who was not afraid to pitch inside to keep batters off balance. Though often overshadowed by teammate and Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax, he made his own mark on the franchise. He won the Cy Young Award in 1962 and was a three-time World Series champion during his playing career. In 1968 he set a record with six consecutive shutouts and 58 consecutive scoreless innings.

His playing career ended in 1969, after which Drysdale became a radio and television broadcaster. In 1984 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and that same year the Los Angeles Dodgers retired his number 53. He continued broadcasting until his sudden death from a heart attack in 1993.