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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