Dennis Eckersley

Dennis Lee Eckersley (born October 3, 1954 in Oakland, California), nicknamed "Eck", was a Major League Baseball player elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004 (his first year of eligibility). He enjoyed overwhelming success as both a starter and a closer and was the first pitcher in Major League history to have both a 20 win season and a 50 save season in his career. He is also noted as the pitcher who gave up Kirk Gibson's game-winning home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.

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October 3 - 1954 - Oakland, California - Major League Baseball - Baseball Hall of Fame - 2004 - Starter - Closer - Kirk Gibson - 1988 World Series

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