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John Franco
b. 1960Brooklyn, NYItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
New York Mets closer
Biography
New York Mets closer; 4x All-Star; Brooklyn-born Italian-American; beloved Mets icon. 424 career saves; 4x NL All-Star; Mets Hall of Fame inductee
Notable For
- New York Mets closer
- 4x All-Star
- Brooklyn-born Italian-American
- beloved Mets icon
Honors & Recognition
- 424 career saves
- 4x NL All-Star
- Mets Hall of Fame inductee
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Franco Italian?
Yes — John Franco is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. New York Mets closer
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- b. 1960
- Birth Place
- Brooklyn, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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