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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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- September 17, 1960
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. Pitching.
Jul 28, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of John Franco, a Brooklyn native and longtime Mets reliever who ranks fourth in major-league saves. Find out how he became a fan of Tug McGraw, how he met his wife, and how he pitched with a changeup that dropped below the strike zone.
Apr 22, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of John Franco, the first left-handed pitcher to reach 400 saves in MLB history. He played for the Dodgers, Reds, and Mets, and won two Rolaids Relief Awards and a World Series ring.
Feb 20, 2022 · The Mets all-time leader in saves, John Franco spoke about some of the highlights of his career and reflects on his life as a major league relief pitcher.Che...
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- 1975
- New York Mets
One of the most successful — and durable — relief pitchers in the game, John Franco is often overlooked as one of the best closers of all time. After all, Franco has never been the most dominant closer of his era. He broke into the majors when Dan Quisenberry and Bruce Sutter were at their prime.
