RICH GOSSAGE
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Retired
| Played: 1970-1994
High Level:
MLB Career Ranks: 1st in blownsave
Positions: P-1002, DH-1
Full Name: Richard Michael Gossage
Nickname: Goose
Born: Jul 5, 1951 (61.322) in Colorado Springs,Colorado
MLB Debut: Apr 16, 1972 (20.286)
Uncle of Kevin Gossage, Father of Todd Gossage
Positions: P-1002, DH-1
Full Name: Richard Michael Gossage
Nickname: Goose
Born: Jul 5, 1951 (61.322) in Colorado Springs,Colorado
MLB Debut: Apr 16, 1972 (20.286)
Uncle of Kevin Gossage, Father of Todd Gossage
Ht/Wt: 6-3 / 217
Bats/Throws: Right / Right
High School: Wasson (Colorado Springs,CO)
College: Colorado State University-Pueblo
Drafted: Chicago White Sox: 1970-9-198 (June-Reg)
Tags: 300 Career Saves || Hall of Famers || Major League All-Star Game || Major Leaguers who played in Japan || Pitcher of Month || Suspensions All Tags
TBC Player ID: 12043
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High School: Wasson (Colorado Springs,CO)
College: Colorado State University-Pueblo
Drafted: Chicago White Sox: 1970-9-198 (June-Reg)
Tags: 300 Career Saves || Hall of Famers || Major League All-Star Game || Major Leaguers who played in Japan || Pitcher of Month || Suspensions All Tags
TBC Player ID: 12043
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OFF THE FIELD
| Date | Notes |
| 1994-10-11 | Granted Free Agency. |
| 1994-04-03 | Signed as Free Agent by Mariners. |
| 1994-03-30 | Released by Athletics. |
| 1994-02-15 | Signed as Free Agent by Athletics. |
| 1993-10-29 | Granted Free Agency. |
| 1992-12-07 | Signed as Free Agent by Athletics. |
| 1992-11-06 | Granted Free Agency. |
| 1992-01-27 | Signed as Free Agent by Athletics. |
| 1991-10-30 | Granted Free Agency. |
| 1991-01-25 | Signed as Free Agent by Rangers. |
| 1989-11-13 | Granted Free Agency. |
| 1989-08-10 | Claimed on waivers by Yankees from Giants. |
| 1989-04-14 | Signed as Free Agent by Giants. |
| 1989-03-28 | Released by Cubs. |
| 1988-02-12 | Traded by Padres with Ray Hayward to Cubs for Mike Brumley and Keith Moreland. |
| 1984-01-06 | Signed as Free Agent by Padres. |
| 1983-11-07 | Granted Free Agency. |
| 1977-11-22 | Signed as Free Agent by Yankees. |
| 1977-10-28 | Granted Free Agency. |
| 1976-12-10 | Traded by White Sox with Terry Forster to Pirates for Silvio Martinez and Richie Zisk. |
| Drafted: Selected by Chicago White Sox in 9th round (198th overall) of 1970 Amateur Draft (June-Reg Phase) | |
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