Born in 1919, Raschi won 120 games for the Yankees during their juggernaut years, averaging 20 wins from 1948-51, including three straight 21-victory seasons. He also pitched briefly for the Cardinals and K.C. Athletics. Not bad considering he didn’t become a major leaguer until 27, and didn’t join the rotation full-time until he was 29.
The Amazon Report on Vic Raschi:
Reynolds, Raschi and Lopat: New York’s Big Three and Great Yankee Dynasty of 1949-1953
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