Johnny Antonelli, a former World Series hero and the best pitcher on the first San Francisco Giants team, passed away on Friday. He was 89.
The six-time National League All-Star and two-time 20-game winning left-hander died in his hometown of Rochester, N.Y.
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“The news today of the passing of Johnny Antonelli brings great sadness to our organization,” said Giants president and CEO Larry Baer. “Johnny was one of the all-time great Giants and was part of our rich history in the 1950s. He enjoyed visiting Oracle Park for alumni reunions and other events and I’m thankful for the laughs we shared over the years.