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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Goose_GossageGoose Gossage - Wikipedia

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   Member of the National. Baseball Hall of Fame. Induction. 2008. Vote. 85.8% (ninth ballot) 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.

   • Earned run average: 3.01
   • Strikeouts: 1,502

   • Saves: 310
   • Win–loss record: 124–107

2. www.mlb.com › 10-moments-that-define-goose-gossage10 moments that define Goose Gossage - MLB.com

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   • Fireman. Gallons of newsprint have been spilled chronicling the epic 1978 one-game playoff between the Yankees and Red Sox, played on Oct. 2 at Boston’s Fenway Park.
   • We are the champions. Gossage recorded the final out to clinch a division title, league championship or World Series title seven times during his career, including sealing the 1978 Fall Classic for the Yankees against the Dodgers.
   • Saves leader. Boasting a fastball that registered 103 mph during the 1978 All-Star Game, Gossage led the American League in saves three times -- in 1975 with the White Sox (26), then again in 1978 (27) and 1980 (33) with the Yankees.
   • Pennant winner. Between Gossage’s eight outs in the ’78 one-game playoff and his two-inning performance to seal the deciding game of the World Series, Gossage shone in the American League Championship Series against the Royals.

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   Learn about Goose Gossage, a fireballing relief pitcher who played for nine teams and won 310 games. See his stats, stories, plaque and related Hall of Famers.

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5. www.nytimes.com › goose-gossage-yankeesAn Exiled Old-Timer, Goose Gossage Still Won’t Back Down

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   Jun 15, 2018 · An Exiled Old-Timer, Goose Gossage Still Won’t Back Down - The New York Times. Goose Gossage near his cabin in Colorado. For the first time in about 20 years, Gossage will not be at...

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7. sabr.org › bioproj › personRich Gossage – Society for American Baseball Research

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   Rich Gossage was a relief pitcher who played for the World Series champion New York Yankees in the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his fastball, his size and his demeanor on the mound. He was one of the few relief specialists inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. Learn about his life, career and achievements from this article by Alfonso L Tusa.

8. www.pinstripealley.com › 2023/12/19 › 23995300Top 100 Yankees: No. 46 Goose Gossage - Pinstripe Alley

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   Dec 19, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Richard "Goose" Gossage, one of the greatest relievers in baseball history. From his humble beginnings in Colorado to his dominant years in pinstripes, Goose Gossage was a fearsome pitcher who threw hard and struck out batters.

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   How many saves did Goose Gossage make?

   • 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.

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   Why was 'Goose' Gossage christened?

   • It reminded him of the movement of a goose. That comment was published by the Chicago media and so “Goose” Gossage was christened. One of those days in camp, Tanner called Gossage to his office and told him they were going to send him back to the minors. “I wasn’t,” said Tanner in 2008, “but wanted to shake him up a little.

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   What teams did Goose Gossage play for?

   • He played 21 seasons for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres, before retiring in 1994. 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.

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   When did Goose Gossage retire?

   • His last season, at age 42, was 1994, when he pitched for the Seattle Mariners. His last save came on August 8, not long before the strike ended the season. It was a true Goose Gossage save: a perfect three innings against the Rangers. Gossage then returned to Colorado Springs.

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    Learn about the life and career of Goose Gossage, the Hall of Fame reliever who played for nine different teams and led the AL in saves three times. Find out his birth date, height, weight, high school, family, community involvement, book and more.