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4 unusual facts about Dave Dravecky


1987 National League Championship Series

The Giants pulled even in the series on the strength of a complete-game shutout by Dave Dravecky.

Facing elimination, the Cardinals rolled out their ace, John Tudor, to face Dave Dravecky once again.

1989 National League Championship Series

Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky, who would ultimately have his pitching arm amputated due to cancer, broke his arm during the Giants' on-field celebration following Game 5.

Bob Lurie

Under Rosen's tenure, the Giants promoted promising rookies such as Will Clark and Robby Thompson, and made canny trades to acquire such players as Kevin Mitchell, Dave Dravecky, Candy Maldonado, and Rick Reuschel.



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