JOHNNY SAIN
"Johnny, used as a starter and in relief, shared the fourth best ERA in the American League in 1953 and the sixth best percentage. He also won the opening World Series game in relief.
With the Braves he won 20 in 1946, 21 in '47 and led the National League with 24 in '48. After a 1949 slump, he won 20 in '50. In '48 he became the first pitcher ever to lead the NL in sacrifices.
Johnny planned to retire from baseball this spring and devote his time to his automobile agency. But he didn't. When spring training came, he found the lure of baseball too strong and rejoined the Yankees."
-1954 Topps No. 205
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