What is Goose Gossage's middle name?
Michael
What is Goose Gossage's full name?
Richard Michael Gossage
Goose Gossage nickname(s):
Goose
Goose Gossage date of birth:
July 5, 1951
How old is Goose Gossage?
75
Where was Goose Gossage born?
Colorado Springs, CO
How tall is Goose Gossage?
6' 3" (190 cm)
How much does Goose Gossage weigh?
180 lbs (81.6 kg)
What is Goose Gossage nationality?
American
Where did Goose Gossage go to school?
Wasson (Colorado Springs, CO)
What is Goose Gossage's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Richard Michael "Goose" Gossage (born July 5, 1951) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During a 22-year baseball career (from 1972-1994), he pitched for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. The nickname "Goose" came about when a friend did not like his previous nickname "Goss", and noted he looked like a goose when he extended his neck to read the signs given by the catcher when he was pitching. Although Gossage is otherwise generally referred to as "Rich" in popular media, a baseball field named after him bears the name "Rick".