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Tug McGraw was an American professional baseball player and relief pitcher who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on August 30, 1944 in Martinez, California. He was a three-time All-Star and a member of the 1980 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies. He was the father of country music singer Tim McGraw.
McGraw was signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent in 1962. He made his MLB debut with the Mets in 1965 and played for them until 1974. He was traded to the Phillies in 1975 and played for them until 1984. He was a three-time All-Star (1975, 1978, and 1979) and was the winning pitcher in the 1980 World Series. He retired after the 1984 season with a career record of 96-92, with 180 saves and a 3.14 ERA.
McGraw was known for his colorful personality and his trademark phrase, "Ya Gotta Believe!" He was inducted into the Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame in 1989. He died on January 5, 2004, at the age of 59.
| Popular As |
Frank Edwin McGraw Jr. (Tugboat, Tuggy Bear) |
| Occupation |
actor |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
30 August 1944 |
| Birthday |
30 August |
| Birthplace |
Martinez, California, USA |
| Date of death |
5 January, 2004 |
| Died Place |
Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Tug McGraw Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Tug McGraw height
is 6' (1.83 m) .
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| Height |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Weight |
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Who Is Tug McGraw's Wife?
His wife is Diane Hovenkamp (25 November 1995 - 2003) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Phyllis Ann Kline (June 1968 - 1988) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Diane Hovenkamp (25 November 1995 - 2003) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Phyllis Ann Kline (June 1968 - 1988) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
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Tug McGraw Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tug McGraw worth at the age of 60 years old? Tug McGraw’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Tug McGraw's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Tug McGraw Social Network
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Timeline
Inducted into the Auburn [New York] Baseball Wall of Fame in 2007.
Inducted into the Vallejo [California] Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 (inaugural class).
Rejoined the Philadelphia Phillies as a Spring Training pitching instructor in 2002.
Inducted into the [Philadelphia] Phillies Wall of Fame in 1999.
Inducted into the [New York] Mets Hall of Fame in 1993.
He was an actor, known for Baseball Funny Side Up (1987), 1976 National League Championship Series (1976) and 1978 National League Championship Series (1978). He was married to Diane Hovenkamp and Phyllis Ann Kline.
Was a sports/special interest reporter for WPVI-TV in Philadelphia from 1985 to 1993.
Notable career statistics: 7.83 Hits Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched (67th All Time), 6.59 Strikeouts per 9 Innings Pitched (98th All Time), 824 Games (24th All Time), 180 Saves (42nd All Time) and 541 Games Finished (22nd All Time).
Finished 5th in voting for 1980 National League Cy Young Award for having 20 Saves and finishing 48 games.
Wrote the comic strip novel "Scroogie; Hello There, Ball!" back in 1977 with Mike Witte about a hapless pitcher and his team.
Joined the Phillies for the 1975 season and became one of the city's most beloved sports figures in his ten seasons there. Struck out Willie Wilson to end the 1980 World Series, the only one ever won by the Phillies until 2008.
Traded by the Mets along with outfielders Don Hahn and Dave Schneck to the Phillies on December 3, 1974 for catcher John Stearns, outfielder Del Unser and pitcher Mac Scarce. McGraw felt he was being discarded as "damaged goods" due to a back problem he'd developed that season. After the trade, he was diagnosed with a simple cyst and after surgery, recovered completely.
Coined the phrase "You Gotta Believe" while with the Mets in 1973. The Mets, who had been in last place much of the season, ended up going to the World Series.
Named to 1972 and 1975 National League All Star Teams.
Led National League in Win-Loss Percentage (.733) in 1971.
Member of 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets team. Member of 1973 National League Champion New York Mets team. Member of 1976-1978 National League Eastern Division Champion Philadelphia Phillies teams. Member of 1980 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies team. Member of 1983 National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies team.
Pitched in major leagues for the New York Mets (1965-1974) and Philadelphia Phillies (1975-1984)
Tug McGraw was born on August 30, 1944 in Martinez, California, USA as Frank Edwin McGraw Jr.
