Jerry Reuss
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Jerry Reuss
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 5", Weight 217 lb.
- Debut September 27, 1969
- Final Game October 3, 1990
- Born June 19, 1949 in St. Louis, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jerry Reuss, prounounced "Royce", relied on his fastball to win 220 games, mainly as a starter from 1969 to 1990. He was a National League All-Star in 1975 and 1980. On June 27, 1980, he tossed a no-hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers over their rival San Francisco Giants in Candlestick Park.
Jerry Reuss is one of a handful of players to play in four decades, pitching for the Buffalo Bisons in 1990 so that he could get a September call-up with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
After his playing career ended, Reuss was a broadcaster for the Anaheim Angels in 1997 and 1998. He joined the Dodgers as a color commentator in 2006.
His son, Jason Reuss, played two seasons in the Houston Astros organization.
An article in the July 16, 2006 Los Angeles Times about Reuss indicates that he is an enthusiastic sports photographer, taking artistic photos of other players, and he also collects vintage photos of himself playing for various teams. The article is accompanied by a photo of Reuss as a child attending a Cardinals game in 1960.
- First Baseball Card appearance 1970 Topps
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1975 & 1980)
- 1980 NL Comeback Player of the Year Award
- NL Shutouts Leader (1980)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 5 (1973-1975, 1980 & 1982)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 10 (1971, 1973-1977, 1980, 1982, 1983 & 1985)
- Won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1981
