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   Who is John Franco?

   • Brooklyn boy John Franco grew up watching the New York Mets at old Shea Stadium, which became his home park for 14 of 21 seasons in the majors. There the pitcher entered games to the ringing chords of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.” Franco was good – he had to be, to play until the age of 44.

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   Is John Franco a Hall of Famer?

   • The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame honored him in 2008, and the Mets inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2012. Even if he is never recognized as one of the major leagues’ greatest ever, John Franco’s guts, tenacity, scrappy spirit, and heart make him synonymous with New York City and the way the game is played there.

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   Who was Jim Franco?

   • John Anthony Franco was born on September 17, 1960, in Brooklyn. His father was James “Jim” Franco, a city sanitation worker. During his career, John wore an orange Department of Sanitation T-shirt under his uniform top to honor this man and his deep influence. 5 Jim Franco died in October 1987, just six months short of retirement.

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   How many saves did John Franco make in his career?

   • Franco would rack up another 124 saves in his career, and his 424 career saves are still the most for any southpaw in MLB history. John Franco was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He attended Lafayette High School and then St. John"s University. In 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Franco in the fifth round of the MLB Draft.

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   John Anthony Franco (born September 17, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed relief pitcher between 1984 and 2005. Franco established himself as an All-Star player with the Cincinnati Reds before spending the majority of his career with the New York Mets.

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   Jul 28, 2015 · John Franco. Brooklyn boy John Franco grew up watching the New York Mets at old Shea Stadium, which became his home park for 14 of 21 seasons in the majors. There the pitcher entered games to the ringing chords of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.”.

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   Apr 22, 2021 · On this date 25 years ago, John Franco cemented his place in MLB history. The Brooklynite became the first left-handed pitcher to rack up 300 career saves by pitching a scoreless ninth inning to secure the Mets ‘ 3-2 victory over the Montreal Expos.

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   Fullname: John Anthony Franco. Born: 9/17/1960 in Brooklyn, NY. Draft: 1981, Los Angeles Dodgers, Round: 5, Overall Pick: 125. College: St. John's (NY) Debut: 4/24/1984. Relationship (s): father of J.J. Franco. View More Bio Info +. Batting.

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   Sep 15, 2023 · Career Stats: John Franco is the all-time left-handed MLB save leader (424) & is fifth all time overall. His is first among National League pitchers all time in appearances (1119) & is third in the majors all time behind former Mets Jesse Orosco & Mike Stanton.

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10. www.mlb.com › news › john-franco-to-be-inducted-intoJohn Franco to be inducted into Mets Hall of Fame on Sunday ...

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    Jan 26, 2012 · The four-time All-Star compiled 424 saves during his career, the fourth-most in major league history and the most by any lefthanded reliever. “It’s a tremendous honor to be elected to the Mets Hall of Fame,” said Franco, who is currently in his fourth year as a Club Ambassador with the Mets.

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    Sep 6, 2021 · John Franco, a Brooklyn native and all-star relief pitcher who played for the New York Mets from 1990 to 2004, recalls how baseball helped lift New Yorkers' spirits in the aftermath of the...