Goose Gossage

Baseball player and Hall of Fame reliever

Goose Gossage - Baseball player and Hall of Fame reliever
Born

July 5th, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player, celebrated as one of the premier relief pitchers in history. Played primarily for the New York Yankees during the late 1970s and 1980s. His career spanned from 1972 to 1994, featuring stints with several teams, including the Oakland Athletics and the San Diego Padres. Gossage earned numerous accolades, including being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008. Renowned for a dominant fastball and intimidating presence on the mound.

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008

Played for the New York Yankees and won the 1978 World Series

Selected to nine All-Star Games during career

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