Tom Gordon
Baseball Pitcher; 4-time All-Star
Born
November 18th, 1967
57 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, recognized primarily for playing as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Career spanned from 1988 to 2009 with several teams, including the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies. Achieved four All-Star selections throughout the career, showcasing skills in both starting and relieving roles. Played a significant role in team success, contributing to a turnaround for various franchises during peak performance years. Served as a mentor to younger pitchers in the latter stages of the career.
4-time MLB All-Star
Pitched for the Boston Red Sox
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