GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — Johnny Podres, who pitched the Brooklyn Dodgers to their only World Series title in 1955, died Sunday at the age of 75.

A spokesman for Glens Falls Hospital confirmed Podres' death but said he didn't know any details.

The left-hander was picked for four All-Star games and was the first Most Valuable Player in World Series history.

It was the first time a team had won a best-of-seven World Series after losing the first two games, and it was Brooklyn's only World Series victory. The Dodgers moved to Los Angeles after the 1957 season.

Podres' career spanned 15 years with the Dodgers in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres. He retired in 1969 at age 36 with a lifetime record of 148-116.

BUTLER TWP — Butler High senior goalie Ezekiel O'Donnell has committed to play men's soccer at Point Park University this fall.O'Donnell, a three-year letterwinner and all-section performer with the Tornado, also played club soccer for Northern Steel, Beadling and Northern Crew, capturing a state cup on two occasions. O'Donnell also played in the Olympic Developmental Program for four years.