Andy Messersmith

Played For
California Angels (1968-1972)
Los Angeles Dodgers (1973-1975)
Atlanta Braves (1976-1977)
New York Yankees (1978)
Los Angeles Dodgers (1979)

Born
John Alexander Messersmith was born on August 6, 1945, in Toms River, NJ.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  CAL

Major League Debut
July 4, 1968

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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1985 BBWAA 3 .8% 1986 BBWAA 3 .7%

Post-Season Appearances
1974 National League Championship Series
1974 World Series

Awards and Honors
1974 NL Gold Glove
1975 NL Gold Glove

All-Star Selections
1971 AL
1974 NL
1975 NL
1976 NL

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