Pete Vuckovich
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Peter Dennis Vuckovich
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 220 lb.
- School Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- Debut August 3, 1975
- Final Game October 2, 1986
- Born October 27, 1952 in Johnstown, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Pete Vuckovich went 18-6 with a 3.34 with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1982 and won the Cy Young Award that year. He played hurt down the stretch that year, and his arm never fully recovered, but he was indispensable to the team's pennant that season. He eventually retired prior to the 1987 season due to injuries.
Vuckovich later on played slugger Clue Haywood in the 1989 movie Major League and was a Brewers TV broadcaster from 1989 to 1991. He joined the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in 1992 and was a minor league pitching instructor before joining the team's front office. He was the team's pitching coach from 1997 to 2000. He currently serves as an assistant to Pirates General Manager Dave Littlefield.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL Cy Young Award Winner (1982)
- AL Wins Leader (1981)
- AL Winning Percentage Leader (1982)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1979 & 1982)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1979, 1980 & 1982)
| AL Cy Young Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1982 | 1983 |
| Rollie Fingers | Pete Vuckovich | LaMarr Hoyt |
