WRIGLEY FIELD - May 11, 1955
Before the Korean War, Don Newcombe was the Dodgers’ top starter. In the 3 seasons from 1949 - 1951, Newk won 56 games and had 12 shutouts.
Then Newk missed the entire seasons of 1952 and 1953, serving in the military.
Newk’s being drafted likely cost the Dodgers at least one World Series championship. The Yankees beat the …