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Dave Dravecky: the game I'll never forget former Giants pitcher recalls his first game back from cancer when he worked eight innings and defeated the Cincinnati Reds.

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| August 01, 2004 | Doyle, Al | COPYRIGHT 2004 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

IN MY CASE, THERE WERE TWO GAMES I'LL NEVER FORGET. THOSE WERE THE games I pitched for the Giants in 1989 after coming back from cancer surgery on my left (pitching) arm and shoulder. Most of my deltoid muscle was removed during the surgery, so I was pitching with only a few connecting tendons to the shoulder bone.

I'm an optimist, but also a realist. I had a desire to play again, but when the doctors say you'll never do it, you realize the chances are slim.

After the surgery, I made a comment that if I ever had a comeback, I'd want Terry Kennedy behind the plate, because we worked really well together with the Padres. I knew TK was with the Orioles when ...

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