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About Rich Gossage:
Rich Gossage (full name: Richard Michael Gossage; Goose) played pitcher from 1972 until 1994 for the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners. He played for the White Sox from 1972 - 1976, Pirates in 1977, Yankees from 1978 - 1989, Padres from 1984 - 1987, Cubs in 1988, Giants in 1989, Rangers in 1991, Athletics from 1992 - 1993 and Mariners in 1994. Over 22 seasons, he started 37 games, won 124 games, struck out 1502 batters, and had a 3.01 ERA. Born on July 5, 1951 in Colorado Springs, CO, Gossage stands 6' 3" and weighs 180 lb. He attended Wasson (Colorado Springs, CO) high school and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 9th round of the 1970 amateur draft. His debut was on April 16, 1972 and he played his final game on August 8, 1994. Over his career, Gossage made $10,103,330. Common misspellings of his name include Richard Goose Michael Rich rick rip goosage gosage Gossage.