SO, WHY NOT GOOSE? GOSSAGE HAS HALL OF FAME CREDENTIALS.(Sports)

The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY);  February 2, 2003 ;     700+ words ......comes to making the Hall of Fame, the voters are treating Gossage more like Rocker than...America who vote on the Hall of Fame are comparing Gossage to today's closers...be seen if Sutter or Gossage will make the Hall, all signs point to...

Closer than ever Gossage hoping the Hall Fates smile on him this time

Rocky Mountain News (2007-Current);  January 5, 2008 ;     700+ words ......in Cooperstown, N.Y. Gossage's wait to enter the Hall of Fame, laughably long...subsequently were elected to the Hall. It helps Gossage's cause that he heads...if you do get into the Hall of Fame.' "It didn't happen," Gossage added. "If there was...

Gossage in no hurry to join Hall

The Gazette;  January 13, 2000 ;     486 words ......Perez. As usual, Gossage is in no hurry, even for the Hall. Returning from...the same era as Gossage and wound up as...relievers in the Hall. Former Cardinals...it comes. "The Hall of Fame is the ultimate achievement," Gossage said. "It means...

Leaving Gossage out of Hall again a shame, shows flaws of process

The Gazette;  January 11, 2006 ;     700+ words ......com has 10 Baseball Hall of Fame voters who contribute to the site. Gossage was on all of their...the coming years. If Gossage is good enough for the Hall of Fame in a couple...be a member of the Hall of Fame. Gossage said he no longer...

A sigh of reliever Gossage, in ninth year on ballot, first Colorado native...

Rocky Mountain News (2007-Current);  January 9, 2008 ;     700+ words ......It was crushing." Gossage, the first Colorado native elected to the Hall, was at his Colorado...consecutive years. Gossage will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 27...mattered for a while to Hall of Fame voters. Gossage failed to receive...

A sigh of reliever Gossage, in ninth year on ballot, first Colorado native...

Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  January 9, 2008 ;     700+ words ......It was crushing. Gossage, the first Colorado native elected to the Hall, was at his Colorado...consecutive years. Gossage will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 27...mattered for a while to Hall of Fame voters. Gossage failed to receive...

TOM HAUDRICOURT; BASEBALL; Gossage out to avoid 'Goose' egg from Hall

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  January 6, 2008 ;     700+ words ......than Rich "Goose" Gossage. "He's certainly a Hall of Famer as far as...ballot this year, Gossage has his best chance yet to make the Hall of Fame when results...was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1992, Gossage doesn't understand...

FROM ALL-STAR RELIEVER TO HALL OF FAMER; GOOSE GOSSAGE INDUCTED INTO...

The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY);  July 28, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Sunday, when Rich Goose Gossage officially became a Hall of Famer. But there was...Yankee fans in Cooperstown. Gossage went into the Hall as a Yankee (he's wearing...only true closers in the Hall of Fame. Gossage was on the Hall of Fame...

DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK GOOSE! ; Passed over in...

The Gazette;  January 9, 2008 ;     700+ words ......native Rich "Goose" Gossage is headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Wasson...Cooperstown. The Hall will make the decision...consulting with Gossage. The Yankees are...warmer climates." Gossage said he regrets...around to see his Hall induction. His...

DIFFERENT TIME, TOUGHER JOB GOSSAGE FINDS RELIEF ROLE NOT A POPULAR CHOICE...

Rocky Mountain News;  January 6, 2004 ;     700+ words ......be elected to the Hall of Fame. And in his...year on the ballot, Gossage isn't expecting that...Eckersley, who is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. Gossage set up for Eckersley...In past years, Gossage has gone goose hunting on the day the Hall of Fame vote was...

Gossage gets the Hall call

Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL);  January 9, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Sox in 1972, Rich ''Goose'' Gossage never had Hall of Fame dreams. His goals...never think of going into the Hall of Fame,'' Gossage said Tuesday. ''All you want...Jim Rice does belong in the Hall of Fame,'' Gossage said. ''No hitter scared me...

Rich Gossage up for enshrinement.(The Gazette)

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  January 13, 2001 ;     700+ words ......for the Baseball Hall of Fame would know...deserving Rich Goose Gossage is of their shrine...listed on this year's Hall of Fame ballot is...announced Tuesday, it's Gossage. One of the best...contention for the Hall of Fame. Gossage might not be able...

Gossage has best chance to make the Hall of Fame

The Gazette;  January 6, 2008 ;     700+ words ......native Rick "Goose" Gossage was denied entry...National Baseball Hall of Fame, in 2000...Committee of the Hall of Fame can elect a player. Last year, Gossage had his best showing...time on the ballot GOSSAGE'S CASE FOR THE HALL Hall of Fame voters...

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME: ; Gossage hopes Hall of Fame vote provides relief

Sunday Gazette-Mail;  January 6, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Gwynn were voted in, Gossage's percentage increased...closers of the future," Hall of Fame third baseman...been mentioned as a Hall of Famer, but before...appropriate for Rich Gossage to make it in on...you do go into the Hall of Fame, I hope I...didn't make it." Gossage pitched in ...

A pitch for Goose/ The numbers are fine, but Goose Gossage's rightful...

The Gazette;  January 14, 2001 ;     700+ words ......for the Baseball Hall of Fame would know...deserving Rich "Goose" Gossage is of their shrine...listed on this year's Hall of Fame ballot is...announced Tuesday, it's Gossage. One of the best...contention for the Hall of Fame." Gossage might not be able...