Dave Dravecky Biography

Dave Draveckys story is one of hope courage and perseverance in the midst of dark and overwhelming uncertainty. In 1988 Dave was at the top of his game and life. Not only did he have a wonderful family but he was reaching his all-star peak playing the game of his childhood dreams. His 5-1 opening day victory over the Dodgers was overshadowed later that fall by the discovery of cancer and the removal of half of the deltoid muscle in his pitching arm. For baseball fans worldwide Dave Dravecky etched his name into history on August 10 1989. Defying all odds after battling cancer in his pitching arm Dave came back to pitch once again in the Major Leagues. People were on their feet cheering and anticipating the game while he stretched and warmed up. He became an inspiration not only to cancer fighters but to all who needed hope that day.
As Dave took the mound no one could deny the miracle that was taking place. After being told by his doctors Short of a miracle youll never pitch again Dave pitched a 4-3 win for the San Francisco Giants. Sadly Daves comeback was short-lived. Five days later in Montreal Dave threw the pitch that could be heard round the world. Daves arm had split in two. As he tumbled to the ground his mind filled with doubt and fear. Little did he know that the dream he had since he was a little boy was simply a platform for his purpose to share hope with the suffering around the world.

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