After leading the National League in strikeouts in 1945, Roe had two bad years with the Pirates
due to a concussion he received off season in 1946. He was subsequently traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948. Branch Rickey told Roe that he figured his luck was bound to change for the better and Rickey wanted Roe pitching for the Dodgers when that day came.
His best seasons came with the Dodgers.
Roe was selected to the All-Star team 4 years in a row as a Brooklyn Dodger. He pitched in 3 World Series and led
the league with the best pitching average for 3 years wearing a Dodger uniform prior to his retirement.
This photo was later used for one of Roe's baseball cards-Topps #254 1953 series.
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