Grace McNamee — who worked for the Dodgers in the mid-1990s — was one of Nomo's translators during his first few seasons and said former owner Peter O'Malley was always a champion for the sport's worldwide growth.
Japan's rise in MLB hits high point in Cubs-Dodgers series
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“I’ve often thought Carl deserved more credit than he received for his contributions to the success of the Brooklyn Dodgers," said Peter O'Malley, whose father, Walter, owned the Dodgers from 1950-1979.
Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of 'Boys of Summer,' dies at 97
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