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Richard Michael " Goose " Gossage (born July 5, 1951) is an American former baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1972 and 1994. He pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres .
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Jul 4, 2022 · July 4th, 2022. Bryan Hoch. @ BryanHoch. With a violent motion and menacing scowl accentuated by a distinctive mustache, Rich “Goose” Gossage intimidated Major League hitters for 22 years, each of his high-octane deliveries helping to usher in the age of the modern closer.
When Gossage, a nine-time All-Star, retired after the 1994 season he had built up quite a resume, finishing a 22-year big league career with nine different big league clubs. His lifetime statistics included a 124-107 record, 3.01 ERA, 1,002 games, 310 saves, 1,809.1 innings pitched and 1,502 strikeouts.
In the late 1970's and early 1980's, Goose Gossage was one of the earliest manifestations of the dominating closer, with wild facial hair and a gruff demeanor to go along with his blistering fastball. During his career, Gossage pitched in 1,002 games and finished 681 of them and earned 310 saves.
Apr 9, 2020 · Goose Gossage. Richard Michael Gossage (Goose) Bats Right, Throws Right. Height 6' 3", Weight 217 lb. School Southern Colorado State College. High School Wasson High School. Debut April 16, 1972. Final Game August 8, 1994. Born July 5, 1951 in Colorado Springs, CO USA. Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2008. BR page. Contents. 1Biographical Information
Jan 4, 2012 · Rich “Goose” Gossage was “the type of relief pitcher that has become extinct,” as Murray Chass of the New York Times put it in 2008. Today’s closer typically has the mission of pitching one inning.
