biography
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| (1947– )
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| biography:
| Baseball pitcher, born in Refugio, Texas, USA. Baseball's all-time leader in strikeouts with over 5000, the right-hander won over 300 games and pitched a record seven no-hitters in his record (all positions) 28 major league seasons (1966–93) with the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. In addition to his prowess as a pitcher, he had a reputation as a man of irreproachable character and integrity, and although he had in fact made millions from both his product endorsements and salary, enough to buy a bank as well as other enterprises, he seemed one of the last of the old-time players, oblivious to the big-money contracts, and with an eye only on the well-pitched game. |
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