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A list of famous left handed people with pictures. People with left handedness, aka &quot;left handers,&quot;&nbsp;&quot;lefties,&quot;&nbsp;&quot;a lefty,&quot;&nbsp;or even &quot;southpaws&quot; have long had to deal with negative connotations within the western world. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-left-handed-boxers/left-handed?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">latin word for left</a>, &quot;sinistra&quot; is where we get the modern word &quot;sinister&quot;. By contrast, &quot;dexterity&quot; comes from the latin word for right handed, &quot;dexter&quot;.

Today, roughly 11% of the world&#39;s population is left handed. That number surged throughout the 20th century as adults stopped forcing left handed children to use their right hand. Left handedness has become unusually prominent within some professions.

Of the seven most recent Presidents of the United States, five were left handers. Many other world leaders are lefties as well. Generally speaking, left handed people today tend to be seen as more &quot;right brained&quot;. A recent study showed that college educated left handers in the United States earn on average 10-15% more than their right handed equivalents.

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List of famous alumni from St. John's University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from St. John's University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished St. John's University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended St. John's University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from St. John's University. This list includes Metta World Peace, Chris Mullin and more graduates. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to St. John's University?” and “Which celebrities are St. John's University alumni?”

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List of famous alumni from Lafayette High School, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Lafayette High School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Lafayette High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Lafayette High School are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Lafayette High School. List features Lawrence Taylor, Sandy Koufax and more. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Lafayette High School?” and “Which celebrities are Lafayette High School alumni?”

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, with photos of the players when available. These Detroit Tigers Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Detroit Tigers Relief pitchers of all time. The Detroit Tigers have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Detroit Tigers Relief pitchers of all time?" The list you're viewing is made up of many different items, like Miguel Cabrera and Mariano Rivera.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the New York Yankees, with photos of the players when available. These New York Yankees Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best New York Yankees Relief pitchers of all time. The New York Yankees have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest New York Yankees Relief pitchers of all time?" Items here include everything from Rickey Henderson to Yogi Berra.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, with photos of the players when available. These Kansas City Royals Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Kansas City Royals Relief pitchers of all time. The Kansas City Royals have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Kansas City Royals Relief pitchers of all time?" List items range from Bo Jackson to Carlos Beltrán.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, with photos of the players when available. These Minnesota Twins Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Minnesota Twins Relief pitchers of all time. The Minnesota Twins have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Minnesota Twins Relief pitchers of all time?" The list you're viewing has a variety of items in it, like Steve Carlton and Mariano Rivera.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with photos of the players when available. These Los Angeles Dodgers Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Los Angeles Dodgers Relief pitchers of all time. The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Los Angeles Dodgers Relief pitchers of all time?" List is made up of many different items, including Mike Piazza and Rickey Henderson.

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List of famous television actors/actresses who were <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-brooklyn/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">born in Brooklyn</a>, with photos when available. These renowned Brooklyn <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in Brooklyn, but everyone on this list grew up in Brooklyn and considers it to be their home. This list includes Brooklyn TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Brooklyn then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Brooklyn. Various bits of information are available for these Brooklyn celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for. List contains TV actors like Michael Jordan, Anne Hathaway.This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Brooklyn?" and "Who are the most famous Brooklyn actors?"

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the New York Mets, with photos of the players when available. These New York Mets Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best New York Mets Relief pitchers of all time. The New York Mets have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest New York Mets Relief pitchers of all time?" List includes Mariano Rivera, Brian Wilson and more.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Houston Astros, with photos of the players when available. These Houston Astros Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Houston Astros Relief pitchers of all time. The Houston Astros have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Houston Astros Relief pitchers of all time?" This list has a variety of items, like Roger Clemens and Nolan Ryan, in it.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, with photos of the players when available. These Cleveland Indians Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Cleveland Indians Relief pitchers of all time. The Cleveland Indians have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Cleveland Indians Relief pitchers of all time?" This is a list that includes items like Keith Hernandez and Mariano Rivera.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, with photos of the players when available. These Cincinnati Reds Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Cincinnati Reds Relief pitchers of all time. The Cincinnati Reds have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Cincinnati Reds Relief pitchers of all time?" Items here include everything from Deion Sanders to Tom Seaver.

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A list of famous <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-left-handed-baseball-players-of-all-time/ranker-baseball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">left handed baseball players</a> with pictures. People with left handedness, aka "left handers", "lefties", "a lefty", or even "southpaws" have long had to deal with negative connotations within the western world. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-left-handed-boxers/left-handed?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">latin word for left</a>, "sinistra" is where we get the modern word "sinister". By contrast, "dexterity" comes from the latin word for right handed, "dexter". Today, roughly 11% of the world's population is left handed. That number surged throughout the 20th century as adults stopped forcing left handed children to use their right hand. Left handedness has become unusually prominent within some professions. Of the seven most recent Presidents of the United States, five were left handers. Many other world leaders are lefties as well. Generally speaking, left handed people today tend to be seen as more "right brained". A recent study showed that college educated left handers in the United States earn on average 10-15% more than their right handed equivalents.Source- http://www.indiana.edu/~primate/left.html

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John Franco

John Anthony Franco (born September 17, 1960) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher. During a 22-year baseball career spanning 1984–2005, he pitched for three different National League teams, the Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, and Houston Astros. His 1,119 career games pitched is a National League record, and ranks fourth in major league history. His 424 career saves ranks fifth all-time in major league history (ranking second when he retired), and remains the most by a left-hander. For 15 of his 22 seasons, he played for the New York Mets, serving as team captain in his final years with the team.

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The best baseball players not in the hall of fame are here on this list, though the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2020-baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot</a> has&nbsp;room for some of these stars.&nbsp;In order to be considered as slighted by the baseball hall of fame, a player must be non-active and have had the ability to appear on the hall of fame ballot at least once. Some of these men are considered to be among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time">greatest baseball players of all time</a>, yet remain off of the &quot;official&quot; list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best MLB players</a> ever at the baseball hall of fame in Cooperstown.

What keeps a player out of the baseball hall of fame? Some of these players- like Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire- have been involved in PED (performance enhancing drug) scandals, others broke the cardinal rule of not betting on the sport (Pete Rose), and still others were involved in a baseball player scandal, like Shoeless Joe Jackson who is said to have contributed to his team throwing the World Series. Some of the best baseball players are simply not on the list because they haven&#39;t yet acquired the 75% vote necessary for induction.

Who should be in the baseball hall of fame? What top baseball players are not in the hall of fame? Who are the best players not in the baseball hall of fame? These are the questions addressed here in the list of the greatest baseball players not in the hall of fame. If your favorite player isn&#39;t on the list, make sure to add them so others can agree or disagree.

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This greatest baseball players list represents the combined lists of baseball fans everywhere. Anyone can make their own list of the best ballplayers ever to play the game, making this crowdranking a true consensus on who&#39;s the best baseball player of all time.

So who is the greatest baseball player of all time? There are plenty of amazing <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top MLB players</a>&nbsp;to choose from. Are you a New York Yankees fan? Then you&#39;ll really like this list with Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio and more repping your team. The same goes for fans of Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Bob Gibson, Stan Musial, Barry Bonds and everyone else who should be considered among the greatest baseball players of all time.&nbsp;

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List of the best-ever New York Mets players from throughout the club's long and storied history. In 1962, the Mets were founded as one of the very first baseball expansion teams, intended to fill the void left by the National League's Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants from the city. The Mets played their first home games at New York's Polo Grounds in that year before taking up a more permanent residency at Shea Stadium. In 2009, the Mets moved from Shea to Citi Field.The team struggled in its first few years, and consistently finished in last place or second-to-last place until they shocked the world by winning the 1969 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles, earning the team the nickname &quot;The Miracle Mets.&quot; Their second championship didn't come until 1986, when they famously took down the Boston Red Sox, in part due to an error by the Sox's Bill Buckner in a crucial Game 6 matchup. (This game was often cited when discussing the &quot;Curse of the Bambino&quot; that haunted the Red Sox until their World Series win in 2004.A number of baseball superstars and Hall of Famers have played for the New York Mets over the years, including Roberto Alomar, Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson and the ever-quotable Yogi Berra.

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Who are the greatest pitchers of all time? Trying to decide who is the absolute greatest MLB pitcher ever is challenging&nbsp;to say the least, but it can be done -&nbsp;right here. This list includes some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">best Major League Baseball players of all time</a>, but it is by no means complete. Add anyone you think is missing, vote for your favorites, and&nbsp;re-rank this list in any order you choose. Featuring starting pitchers, players known for throwing the fastest pitches and cool curveballs, Black pitchers, left handed pitchers, and more, our rankings include&nbsp;old baseball legends and the new players currently pitching today. Who are the most famous pitchers in the world? Are your favorites in the top 25? Get your votes in, and let&#39;s see who&#39;s the best of the best.

Each of the excellent baseball pitchers on this list can&nbsp;arguably&nbsp;be called the &quot;best,&quot; but they&#39;re all names every baseball fan should know. Some were known for their incredible fastballs; others, including Sandy Koufax and Bert Blyleven, are known for being some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-curveball-pitchers-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest curveball pitchers of all time</a>. These are the famous pitchers who managed, with sheer skill, to outwit and beat some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-hitters-in-baseball-history" target="_blank">best hitters in baseball history</a>, too.

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The greatest relief pitchers of all time include some of the <a href="/list/best-current-mlb-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">best current MLB players</a>, as well as some legends who are already in the baseball hall of fame. What do you think: Is Mariano Rivera the best relief pitcher in baseball history? Vote for the players you think deserve the top honor, and vote down any that you don't think are worthy. Also, rerank this list in any order you want.

Here's the thing about a really great relief pitcher: They are golden. They really are, because if you find a great team that's performing extremely well, during the regular or the post-season, the chances are very good that they've got an ace relief pitcher at the end of the rotation. All that work, all those runs accrued, mean absolutely nothing if things fall apart in the ninth inning. A great closer seals the deal, period.

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Who is the best left handed baseball player ever? This list includes players in the Hall of Fame as well as those who have not yet been inducted but are truly great. It also includes players from all eras of baseball. They are great hitters and great position players in all facets of the game. This list has been ranked by baseball fans with the best major league <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/left-handed-baseball-players/left-handed?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">left handed baseball players</a> of all time.Major League Baseball is America’s pastime and from its pastoral beginnings, through to its professional urban setting today, it has always captured our imagination and our hearts. Baseball is a game many Americans played as kids, and for that reason it always holds a special place in the American zeitgeist. Opening day each spring is something many baseball fans count down to all year long. The best left handed baseball players of all time on this list include players such as Ichiro, Ken Griffey Junior, Babe Ruth, and Ted Williams. The best left handers ever in Major League Baseball are all supremely talented at hitting to get on base, hitting for home runs, and at their positions as well. Through their careers, these best left handed players helped their teams jockey for post-season position and win games. Vote up the best left handed players of all time or add a south paw you thought was the greatest if he isn't already on the list.

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Who is the best MLB left handed pitcher ever? This list includes pitchers in the Hall of Fame as well as those who have not yet been inducted, but are truly great. It also includes players from all eras of baseball. They are responsible for coming in during crucial situations and preventing runs. This list has been ranked by baseball fans with the best Major League left handed pitchers of all time.Major League Baseball is America’s pastime and from its pastoral beginnings, through to its professional urban setting today, it has always captured the imaginations and hearts of fans. Baseball is a game many Americans played as kids, and for that reason it always holds a special place in the American zeitgeist. Opening day each spring is something many baseball fans count down to all year long.The best left handed pitchers of all time on this list include players such as Lefty Grove, Warren Spahn, and Sandy Koufax. The best left handers ever in Major League Baseball are all supremely talented at getting batters out in all situations. Through their careers these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-starting-pitchers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best starting pitchers</a> helped their teams jockey for post-season position and win games.Vote up the best left handed pitchers of all time or add the lefty pitcher you think is the best to have ever played if he isn't already on the list.

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Who are the best closers in baseball history? The players on this list shut down late innings with both class and style. Many of them are/were considered the best in the bullpen -- and among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>, for that matter. Some are still playing, but others have officially retired from Major League Baseball. Enjoy this list of the top closing pitchers, vote for the closers you think are the greatest to ever hit the mound, and feel free to re-rank this list in any order you see fit.

The best relief pitchers ever in baseball have one thing in common: They get the job done. When a closer takes the mound, it's crunch time. Often, the closer has the awesome responsibility of helping his team hold a narrow lead. One run could change the outcome, and the relief pitcher has to make sure no one hits him. There is a reason why closers are the highest paid relief players on the team, after all.

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There are a lot famous people named John out there.&nbsp;How many celebrities named John can you think of? The famous Johns below have many different professions, as this list includes notable actors named John, athletes named John, comedians named John, and even political figures named John. Below you&#39;ll see also famous Johnnys, Jonathans, and Jons.

John Travolta has had a pretty long career. Known for his dance moves and good looks,&nbsp;Grease&nbsp;and&nbsp;Saturday Night Fever&nbsp;were his rise to fame. He&#39;s also starred in&nbsp;Pulp Fiction&nbsp;and has been in the news for being a Scientologist.&nbsp;And everyone knows of John Lennon. One of the most popular members of the cultural phenomenon, The Beatles. Even after his infamous murder, he is still celebrated every year in Central Park in a dedicated spot called &quot;Strawberry Fields.&quot; There are also politicians named John, directors named John, and famous footballers named John.&nbsp;

And, of course, this list wouldn&#39;t be complete without John F. Kennedy. President JFK was the 35th to take office. Some of his accomplishments before his assassination were advancements in the Space Race and establishment of the Peace Corps.

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This is a list of the greatest Cincinnati Reds in team history. Formed in 1869, the CIncinnati Reds are America's oldest professional sports franchise. The Reds have won nine National League pennants and five World Series championships in its history, with the last being in 1990. Throughout its history, the Reds have featured some of the strongest lineups and best hitters in baseball history. Cincinnati players have won 12 MVP awards and surprisingly, zero Cy Youngs, even though pitcher Bucky Walters won the MVP in 1939. Twelve Cincinnati Reds players are in the Hall of Fame wearing Reds caps.&nbsp;The 1970s were a dominant decade for the Reds. Nicknamed the Big Red Machine, the Reds were led by one of the bestand most renowned lineups in baseball history. Between 1970-1977, Reds players won six National League MVP awards.Joe Morgan (1975, 1976) and Johnny Bench (1970, 1972) took home two a piece and Pete Rose (1973) and George Foster (1977) as the other winners. This run of MVP winners showcases how impressive those Reds teams were. the team won five National League Western Division titles, four National League pennants, and two World Series titles.The team's combined record from 1970-1976 was 683 wins and 443 losses, an average of nearly 98 wins per season.More recently, the Reds have experienced a renaissance in the same vein of those championship squads. Already, Joey Votto, the National League MVP winner in 2010 and second baseman Brandon Phillips have established themselves as two of the greatest infielders in the team's history. With a young foundation and a stellar group of pitchers, these Reds look to channel the success of the 1970s.&nbsp;You can vote or rerank who you think are the greatest Cincinnati Reds of all time. If there's someone missing from the list, feel free to add him.&nbsp;

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