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Johnny Antonelli, pitcher on ’54 World Series champion Giants, dies at 89

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Johnny Antonelli, a five-time All-Star who was a key pitcher on the World Series-winning New York Giants in 1954, has died. He was 89.

The San Francisco Giants released a statement saying Antonelli died Friday in Rochester, New York. A cause of death wasn’t given.

The left-hander won 126 games over 12 seasons, including his memorable 1954, when he had a 21-7 record and National League-leading 2.30 ERA. He was also a 20-game winner in 1956.

Antonelli had a stellar performance for the Giants when they swept the Cleveland Indians in four games to win the 1954 World Series.