MLB starting and relief pitcher from 1947-53 for A's & Indians. Won 44 games after his leg destroyed in WWII. Best seasons: 1948 (4th best rookie) going 14-10 with 5 saves and 4.12 ERA, 1949 : 16-11, 3 saves & 4.28 ERA, 1951 All-Star 9 saves 3.20 ERA

former college/NFL defensive tackle; played for Boston College, Colts, New York Yanks & Dallas Texans; Member of the Football Hall of Fame; 5X Pro Bowler; 2X NFL Champion; member of NFL's 1950 All-Decade Team