Rick Reuschel

Baseball pitcher and All-Star

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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