Rick Reuschel
Baseball pitcher and All-Star
Born
May 16th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher played for the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1972. Selected to the All-Star team in 1975. Concluded a notable career in 1991 after playing 19 seasons. Recognized for effective performance as a right-handed pitcher and established a reputation for durability and control on the mound.
Selected as a National League All-Star in 1975
Achieved over 200 career wins
Pitched for the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants
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