Richard Michael Gossage is an American athlete (track & field) best known for playing Champion in 1978 World Series.
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Best Known For:The sports event 1978 World Series
Breakthrough:Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008
10 Quick Facts About Richard Michael Gossage
- Full Name: Richard Michael Gossage
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: The sports event 1978 World Series
- Place of Birth: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Birth Year: 1951
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Corna Gossage
- Popular As: Goose Gossage
- Specialization: Athlete (Track & Field)
Richard Michael Gossage Age
Richard Michael Gossage is about 75 years old as of 2026. Richard Michael Gossage was born in 1951.
Richard Michael Gossage Height
Richard Michael Gossage stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 191 cm.
Richard Michael Gossage Weight
Richard Michael Gossage weighs around 99 kilograms. This is approximately 218 lbs.
Education
He attended Wasson High School.
- Wasson High School
Career & Work
Richard Michael Gossage's career includes professional roles with Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics.
Organization: Seattle Mariners
Role: Pitcher
Period: 1994
Organization: Oakland Athletics
Role: Pitcher
Period: 1992–1993
Organization: Texas Rangers
Role: Pitcher
Period: 1991
Organization: Fukuoka Daiei Hawks
Role: Pitcher
Period: 1990
Organization: San Francisco Giants
Role: Pitcher
Period: 1989
Organization: New York Yankees
Role: Pitcher
Period: 1989
Rise to Fame
Richard Michael Gossage rose to prominence for his role on 1978 World Series.
Notable Works
- Sports Event: 1978 World Series (Champion, 1978) — Won with the New York Yankees
Awards & Achievements
- Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee — National Baseball Hall of Fame — Career achievements as a relief pitcher
Richard Michael Gossage Family & Relationships
Richard Michael Gossage is married to Corna Gossage.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard Michael Gossage
- Popular As: Goose Gossage
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1951
- Place of Birth: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
- Weight: 99 kg
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Corna Gossage
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Sports work, salaries, sponsorships, and related ventures
