TOM POHOLSKY - Inducted in 1990
Poholsky led the Red Wings pitching staff in 1949 and 1950, compiling a combined 32-16 record.
In 1950 he won 18 games with an International League-leading 2.17 ERA for Rochester's division champions. On August 13 of that year, Tommy accomplished the incredible feat of hurling a 22-inning complete game performance. In that game, he pitched 20 consecutive scoreless innings, while leading the Wings to a 3-2 victory. He was named IL MVP in 1950.
The book "Silver Seasons" details the macthup between Poholsky and Jersey City's Andy Tomasic on August 13 at Red Wing Stadium.
"Two pitchers....22 innings, including 20 stratight scoreless by both men...at the time, the longest game in franchise histroy. the game was tied at 2-2 after two. in the bottom of the 22nd, 3B Don Richmond drilled a Tomasic pitched into the right field corner that scored shortsop Dick Cole, ending the contest and making a winner out of 20-year-old Poholsky."
In five seasons with St. Louis, Poholsky posted a 31-52 worksheet with a 3.93 ERA.
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