Torborg was the catcher for Sandy Koufax’s perfect game in 1965.
Montreal Expos
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His curveball helped the New York Yankees make it to the 1981 World Series.
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He was banned from baseball after betting on his own team’s games.
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He was also the first non-white player on the Detroit Tigers.
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He was known for the ever-present toothpick in his mouth.
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He was one of only two players to hit five home runs in a single day.
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He won two World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Marshall was named an All-Star in 1974 and 1975.
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Jackson pitched in Game 7 of the 1979 World Series, helping the Pirates win.