John Franco

John Anthony Franco (b. September 16, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York) is a left-handed relief pitcher who most recently played for the Houston Astros, and is considered one of the greatest closers of all-time. For 14 of the 20 years in his career, he played for the New York Mets, and he remains a baseball icon in New York City sports.

Background

Growing up, Franco's father was a New York City sanitation worker. He graduated from Lafayette High School in Brooklyn and St. John's University in Queens, where he pitched two no-hitters in his freshman year.

Related Topics:
Brooklyn - St. John's University - Queens - No-hitter

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