What about his biggest bungle. Convincing his San Diego manager to let him pitch to Gibson in WS 84. That rocket into the upper deck at Tiger Stadium...was the final nail in Padres feeble WS appearance. He was a great pitcher, but his confidence he could strike Gibby out, showed Williams was totally right. We saw it coming, then watched it fly into the stands. 84 was magic in The Motor City, like 68.
That was a great year for the Tigers. Gibson is so clutch…for the Tigers and for the Dodgers. If I remember right Goose said based on their history Goose would strike out Gibson 49 out of 50 times. His over confidence in his skills cost him in this case.
@@eddiez1247 agreed, no one is perfect. I would rather have someone with the confidence in their skills rather than someone who doubts themselves. Thank you for your comment!
There are several origin stories about the nickname floating around, I have seen at least three or four. That is first time I have heard of the one you are proposing. Thank you for sharing!
In a recent interview Goose says his room mate said he needed a nickname and first called him Goss, but later changed it to Goose because he sticks his neck out like a goose when reading signs
While the guy is known for his closing career I actually find his one time as a full season starter to be more interesting. For all the talks of the guy's season that year being a failure, he logged in a lot of complete games.
@@quincee3376 I just watched a great interview with him and he vehemently resents being called a "closer". Made a strong point to the host- "I'm a relief pitcher..Mariano Rivera was a closer". Just saying. :)
Yep it’s real. They had a wild owner in the 1970s and this was one of their stunts. We made a video about the owner, you should check it out. Bill Veeck is his name. Thank you for the comment and thank you for watching!
@@BBUYTTVthe chi Sox were interesting then. The collar shirts, disco night. Then they became normal and accepted being among the worst franchises in sport
DO NOT dare to compare players of the past with the mediocre “barbies” of the present, where just a few might be real ones, this is not MLB anymore, just a venue guided by math and internet to produce $$$$$$!
Not sure I agree with your take. There are still a lot of great players. For example Shohei Ohtani is a type of player that hasn’t really been seen before.
Goose is my uncle and seeing this is so cool def sends this to him
Dude, you're uncle is the man!!! GOOOOOOSSSSSEE!!!!!
What about his biggest bungle. Convincing his San Diego manager to let him pitch to Gibson in WS 84. That rocket into the upper deck at Tiger Stadium...was the final nail in Padres feeble WS appearance. He was a great pitcher, but his confidence he could strike Gibby out, showed Williams was totally right. We saw it coming, then watched it fly into the stands. 84 was magic in The Motor City, like 68.
That was a great year for the Tigers. Gibson is so clutch…for the Tigers and for the Dodgers. If I remember right Goose said based on their history Goose would strike out Gibson 49 out of 50 times. His over confidence in his skills cost him in this case.
As Detroit's Wilson Pickett said..."99 1/2" won't do. Gibby total class. Whether Detroit or LA....he was the man.
@@charlesdemean3055 no doubt!
A hall of fame player was confident and his manager trusted him. Even Mo Rivera blew saves in big spots. No one is perfect.
@@eddiez1247 agreed, no one is perfect. I would rather have someone with the confidence in their skills rather than someone who doubts themselves. Thank you for your comment!
Goose got his nickname from his manager in Pittsburgh Chuck Tanner. He put up zeros (goose eggs).
There are several origin stories about the nickname floating around, I have seen at least three or four. That is first time I have heard of the one you are proposing. Thank you for sharing!
Yeah that's what i heard as well.
In a recent interview Goose says his room mate said he needed a nickname and first called him Goss, but later changed it to Goose because he sticks his neck out like a goose when reading signs
As a child I got the Goose's autograph before a White Sox home game! Today, I'm nearly 60!
That is awesome! My memory of him playing was his reputation of being super intimidating to batters. That must have been cool to see him up close
I'm also impressed you have been to Comiskey Park. I got to go in 1990 the year before it was destroyed.
These show boats watching their home run,s today would be humbled real quick.
He got his nickname from sticking his neck out to see the sign from the catcher.
@@jude999 Ha! That is about the fifth origin story I have heard about his nickname. Thank you for sharing
@@BBUYTTV Out of his own mouth.
@@BBUYTTV its true goose is on video saying so
I can also verify that. Watched an interview of him last night.
I not knew this player, your channel is helping me know more about this sport. Nice video again, bro!.
Thank you very much! Glad you are enjoying the content!
Wrong: Goose says his first roomie told him he looked like a goose when he extended his neck so far lookin in for signs. 🤷♂️
Stop saying closer! (He hates it) Does not think it reflects his career.
But good short video, I loved it🎉
My very favorite closer...
He was not a "closer". He was a self-described "relief pitcher".
While the guy is known for his closing career I actually find his one time as a full season starter to be more interesting. For all the talks of the guy's season that year being a failure, he logged in a lot of complete games.
That's what I saw, too...16 cg
My favourite 70s closer.
Me too!
Reliever, not closer.
@@steveswell1 better tell MLB Hall of Fame then because they say he became a great closer in the mid 70s.
@@quincee3376 I just watched a great interview with him and he vehemently resents being called a "closer". Made a strong point to the host- "I'm a relief pitcher..Mariano Rivera was a closer". Just saying. :)
@@quincee3376 Ask Goose if you need more info. He'll be happy to share. :)
There’s a few reasons why this is true. One is that no relievers throw a Slurve anymore
A dying pitch for sure
He can't stand cashman or steinbremers kid lol
I remember when the Pirates traded Richie Zisk to Chicago for gossage in 77. Not a very good move for them since he only spent one year there.
Richie Zisk! That’s a blast from the past
The 1978 WS did not go the distance. Yanks won it in 6. Try to be better
Anthony Misiewics is either another closer or possibly another reliever but is the first white pitcher to wear number 54 since before Aroldis Chapman
Like Reggie Jackson, I'll always remember Goose as a Yankee.
@@michaelward9880 me too!
WITHOUT A DOUBT, WITHOUT A DOUBT WITH 💪
Thank you for the comment!
He doesn't like the term closer. Goose was intimidating and great, but Sparky Lyle was as instrumental as Goose was when talking about relief pitchers
1:33 was a real Chicago White Sox uniform? They wore shorts
Yep it’s real. They had a wild owner in the 1970s and this was one of their stunts. We made a video about the owner, you should check it out. Bill Veeck is his name. Thank you for the comment and thank you for watching!
@@BBUYTTVthe chi Sox were interesting then. The collar shirts, disco night. Then they became normal and accepted being among the worst franchises in sport
@@chevy4x466 those uniforms were wild!
Is the script AI generated??
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Thanks!
@@BBUYTTV I meet Goose in Chicago in 2019. Very cool guy and talked Padres baseball for 20 minutes
@@lordcolinb that’s awesome! Thank you for sharing.
Hoffman not someone similar?
Hoffmann may be similar but Goose is the original. Thank you for the comment!
Goose was more of a heat guy.
@@iamhungey12345 Goose was definitely a guy that threw gas and he used it to his advantage! Thank you for the comment!
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks!
DO NOT dare to compare players of the past with the mediocre “barbies” of the present, where just a few might be real ones, this is not MLB anymore, just a venue guided by math and internet to produce $$$$$$!
Not sure I agree with your take. There are still a lot of great players. For example Shohei Ohtani is a type of player that hasn’t really been seen before.
@@BBUYTTV On the other hand you have people drooling over Mendoza line sluggers.
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Love it!
Overrated! Had more blown saves than anyone in history. Just ask George Brett
78 series didn't go the distance.