Autor/-in: Ralph Branca

Ralph Branca was born in 1926 in Mount Vernon, New York. He was 18 years old when he signed his professional contractwith the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1947, Branca won 21games and lost 12 with an ERA of 2. 67. He appeared in three All-Star games, and wasthe starting pitcher in the1947 All-Star Game at the age of 21. Branca made two post-Season Appearances in the 1947 and 1949 World Series. He played professional baseball for twelve seasons, from 1944 to 1956, during which he won 88 games and lost 68, with acareer ERA is3. 79 in 1,484 innings pitched. Branca, still active as a Chartered Life Underwriter, is a successful businessman living in Rye, New York, with his wife Ann.