Article: FROM ALL-STAR RELIEVER TO HALL OF FAMER; GOOSE GOSSAGE INDUCTED INTO COOPERSTOWN BEFORE 14,000 MOSTLY YANKEE FANS.(Sports)

Article: 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...

Article: Closer than ever Gossage hoping the Hall Fates smile on him this time.(Sports)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  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 an...

Article: 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...

Article: 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...

Article: Goose to fly solo; Gossage the only player voted into Hall; Rice fails.(Sports)
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  January 9, 2008 ;     521 words ......year to the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming...to earn the honor. Gossage, probably best known...even more special. Gossage, 56, will enter the Hall with one of his former...PRESS ARCHIVE GOOSE GOSSAGE will be the fifth reliever in the Hall of Fame.

Article: 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...

Article: DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK, DUCK GOOSE! ; Passed over in eight previous votes, Gossage is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
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...

Article: GOSSAGE OFFERS NO APOLOGIES.(Sports)
Albany Times Union (Albany, NY);  May 13, 2008 ;     700+ words ......after touring the Hall of Fame on Monday...induction orientation. Gossage - amiable and quick...Thurman Munson. Gossage thought of The Speech, which many Hall of Famers find...UNION RICH GOOSE GOSSAGE, left, receives a tour of the Hall of Fame, which...

Article: 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...

Article: 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...

Article: 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...

Article: 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 ...

Article: A pitch for Goose/ The numbers are fine, but Goose Gossage's rightful place in the Hall of Fame was earned by his intimidating presence, his showmanship and how he defined a new age for relievers
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...

Article: After 9 tries, Gossage gets Hall of Fame call Relief pitcher is only player elected BASEBALL
International Herald Tribune;  January 10, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Tribune 01-10-2008 After 9 tries, Gossage gets Hall of Fame call Relief pitcher...when he was elected into the Hall of Fame. In Gossage's ninth year on the ballot...eventually made it into the Hall. Besides Gossage and Rice, the only other players...