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Johnny Antonelli: Rochester native and former major league pitcher

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Baseball pitcher Johnny Antonelli of the New York Giants.
Baseball pitcher Johnny Antonelli of the New York Giants.
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Baseball legend Johnny Antonelli gets a Little League team together for a photo during the Spencerport junior baseball and softball opening day in 2015.
Baseball legend Johnny Antonelli gets a Little League team together for a photo during the Spencerport junior baseball and softball opening day in 2015.
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Yankee catcher Yogi Berra, left, and New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays, center and pitcher Johnny Antonelli hold plaques after being honored by the Boston Baseball writers in Boston on Jan. 26, 1955. Yogi and Willie were honored as the most valuable players in their respective leagues while Antonelli was singled out as the Giants' ace pitcher.
Yankee catcher Yogi Berra, left, and New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays, center and pitcher Johnny Antonelli hold plaques after being honored by the Boston Baseball writers in Boston on Jan. 26, 1955. Yogi and Willie were honored as the most valuable players in their respective leagues while Antonelli was singled out as the Giants' ace pitcher.
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Baseball pitcher Johnny Antonelli of the New York Giants.
Baseball pitcher Johnny Antonelli of the New York Giants.
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Boston Braves' Johnny Antonelli, an 18-year-old pitcher, is shown on the mound for the Braves pitching against the Phillies in Philadelphia in his first major league game, July 4, 1948.
Boston Braves' Johnny Antonelli, an 18-year-old pitcher, is shown on the mound for the Braves pitching against the Phillies in Philadelphia in his first major league game, July 4, 1948.
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New York Giant left-hander Johnny Antonelli shown in this pitching sequence as he strikes out Cleveland shortstop George Strickland in the sixth inning of second World Series game at Polo Grounds in New York City, Sept. 30, 1954. Antonelli hurled a gritty eight-hitter, walking six and striking out nine as Giants won, 3-1, to lead series, 2-0.
New York Giant left-hander Johnny Antonelli shown in this pitching sequence as he strikes out Cleveland shortstop George Strickland in the sixth inning of second World Series game at Polo Grounds in New York City, Sept. 30, 1954. Antonelli hurled a gritty eight-hitter, walking six and striking out nine as Giants won, 3-1, to lead series, 2-0.
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Johnny Antonelli, of Rochester, holds his baseball contract with the New York Mets in 1969.
Johnny Antonelli, of Rochester, holds his baseball contract with the New York Mets in 1969.
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Bob Keegan, left, and Eddie Waitkus, right, admire the contract held by Johnny Antonelli after he signed with the San Francisco Giants in 1959.
Bob Keegan, left, and Eddie Waitkus, right, admire the contract held by Johnny Antonelli after he signed with the San Francisco Giants in 1959.
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Former cross-town rivals John Antonelli, left, of the New York Giants, and Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers, chat at Holman Stadium in Dodgertown, Vero Beach, Fla., Tuesday Feb. 14, 1995.
Former cross-town rivals John Antonelli, left, of the New York Giants, and Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers, chat at Holman Stadium in Dodgertown, Vero Beach, Fla., Tuesday Feb. 14, 1995.
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This 1997 photo shows former major league pitcher Johnny Antonelli at his old baseball field at the former Jefferson High School in Rochester.
This 1997 photo shows former major league pitcher Johnny Antonelli at his old baseball field at the former Jefferson High School in Rochester.
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-Baseball signed by Johnny Antonelli.
-Baseball signed by Johnny Antonelli.
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-Native Rochestarian Johnny Antonelli received an award from the Baseball Writers of America in 2004.
-Native Rochestarian Johnny Antonelli received an award from the Baseball Writers of America in 2004.
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Johnny Antonelli
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Baseball pitcher Johnny Antonelli of the San Francisco Giants.
Baseball pitcher Johnny Antonelli of the San Francisco Giants.
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The front page of the Democrat and Chronicle on October 1, 1954. Rochester native Johnny Antonelli pitched eight innings in the World Series to lead the New York Giants to a win.
The front page of the Democrat and Chronicle on October 1, 1954. Rochester native Johnny Antonelli pitched eight innings in the World Series to lead the New York Giants to a win.
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The sports section of the Democrat and Chronicle on October 1, 1954. Rochester native Johnny Antonelli pitched eight innings in the World Series to lead the New York Giants to a win.
The sports section of the Democrat and Chronicle on October 1, 1954. Rochester native Johnny Antonelli pitched eight innings in the World Series to lead the New York Giants to a win.
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The sports section of the Democrat and Chronicle on October 3, 1954. Rochester native Johnny Antonelli returned to the mound on one day's rest in Game 4, shutting down an Indians rally in the eighth inning and closing out the game and the World Series championship with a scoreless ninth.
The sports section of the Democrat and Chronicle on October 3, 1954. Rochester native Johnny Antonelli returned to the mound on one day's rest in Game 4, shutting down an Indians rally in the eighth inning and closing out the game and the World Series championship with a scoreless ninth.
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The front page of the Democrat and Chronicle on October 3, 1954. Rochester native Johnny Antonelli returned to the mound on one day's rest in Game 4, shutting down an Indians rally in the eighth inning and closing out the game and the World Series championship with a scoreless ninth.
The front page of the Democrat and Chronicle on October 3, 1954. Rochester native Johnny Antonelli returned to the mound on one day's rest in Game 4, shutting down an Indians rally in the eighth inning and closing out the game and the World Series championship with a scoreless ninth.
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Johnny Antonelli, owner of Johnny Antonelli Tire (left) with Joseph DePaolis, president in 1980.
Johnny Antonelli, owner of Johnny Antonelli Tire (left) with Joseph DePaolis, president in 1980.
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Rochester pro baseball player Johnny Antonelli in 1949.
Rochester pro baseball player Johnny Antonelli in 1949.
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Johnny Antonelli at one of his Johnny Antonelli Tire Co. locations, circa early 1980s.
Johnny Antonelli at one of his Johnny Antonelli Tire Co. locations, circa early 1980s.
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