Gene Garber (full name: Henry Eugene Garber; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1969 until 1988 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. He played for the Pirates from 1969 - 1972, Royals from 1973 - 1988, Phillies from 1974 - 1978 and Braves from 1978 - 1987. Over 19 seasons, he started 9 games, won 96 games, struck out 940 batters, and had a 3.34 ERA. Born on November 13, 1947 in Lancaster, PA, Garber stands 5' 10" and weighs 175 lb. He attended Elizabethtown (Elizabethtown, PA) high school and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 20th round of the 1965 amateur draft. His debut was on June 17, 1969 and he played his final game on July 1, 1988. Over his career, Garber made $4,239,334. Common misspellings of his name include Henry Eugene Gene Garber.