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John Joseph Montefusco Jr., nicknamed "the Count", is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1986, most notably as a member of the San Francisco Giants with whom he won the National League Rookie of the Year Award and pitched a no-hitter.
Feb 13, 2000 · 1950: John Montefusco is born May 25 in Keansburg, N.J. 1972: The San Francisco Giants sign Montefusco out of Brookdale (N.J.) Community College. 1974: In his major-leage debut, Montefusco throws ...
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Nov 9, 1999 · Montefusco, a Middletown native, played for four teams during a 14-year career. He was the National League rookie of the year in 1975. ©1999 The Associated Press.
Jan 25, 2010 · Montefusco batted in the top of the second and walked in his first plate appearance, eventually scoring on a Gary Matthews grand slam. which gave the Giants a 6-4 lead.
They’ll never shut me up now.”. The reverse side of John Montefusco's 1983 Topps card. (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) Montefusco enjoyed the winter, but could not sustain his established level of success into 1977. On May 26, he sprained his ankle while running toward first base.
Biographical Information []. John "The Count" Montefusco pitched 13 seasons in the major leagues, more than half of that time with the San Francisco Giants.. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, Montefusco signed as a free agent with the Giants in 1972; despite a great pitching record at a community college and experience in semi-pro ball, he attracted no draft interest.
