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05/08/2007

Burning with an intensity that approached his 96-mph fastball, Gossage was one of the most durable and consistent power closers. Gossage racked up 310 saves and 1,502 strikeouts in 22 seasons. His glory years were with the Yankees from 1978 to ‘82, and he is best remembered for closing out their epic 1978 playoff game against Boston to win the AL East and, later, the World Series.

Burning with an intensity that approached his 96-mph fastball, Gossage was one of the most durable and consistent power closers. Gossage racked up 310 saves and 1,502 strikeouts in 22 seasons. His glory years were with the Yankees from 1978 to ‘82, and he is best remembered for closing out their epic 1978 playoff game against Boston to win the AL East and, later, the World Series.

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