Donnie Moore

Donnie Moore (February 13, 1954 - July 18, 1989) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs (1975, 1977-79), St. Louis Cardinals (1980), Milwaukee Brewers (1981), Atlanta Braves (1982-84) and California Angels (1985-88).

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February 13 - 1954 - July 18 - 1989 - Relief pitcher - Major League Baseball - Chicago Cubs - St. Louis Cardinals - Milwaukee Brewers - Atlanta Braves - California Angels

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In a 14-season career, Moore posted a 43-40 record with 89 saves, 416 strikeouts, and a 3.67 ERA in 655 innings. He was selected an All-Star in 1985.

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Saves - Strikeout - ERA - Innings - All-Star - 1985

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A native of Lubbock, Texas, Moore is most remembered for the home run he gave up as a Angel during Game Five of the 1986 American League Championship Series, preventing his team from entering the 1986 World Series. Moore was never able to recover personally from this event and sports fans and the sports media never forgot it.

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Lubbock, Texas - Home run - 1986 - American League Championship Series - 1986 World Series

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After saving only nine more games in 41 appearances over the next two seasons, Moore was forced out of baseball, ending his 14-year career. Because of this, the events of October 12, 1986, and his battle with alcoholism, he committed suicide (after threatening to kill his wife) in Anaheim, California, at age of 35.

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October 12 - 1986 - Alcoholism - Anaheim, California

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