C.J. Nitkowski played his high school baseball in Bergen County, went to St. John’s and then enjoyed a lengthy MLB career that included pitching for both the Mets and Yankees. He plays the role of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Dutch Leonard in the new movie “42” about Jackie Robinson. C.J. spoke with Jim about the making of the movie, re-creating Ebbets Field, and yes, those old wool uniforms were VERY uncomfortable.
Jim Monaghan talks with former MLB pitcher C.J. Nitkowski