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Pete Vuckovich was born on 27 October, 1952 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1952). Discover Pete Vuckovich's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

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Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 27 October 1952
Birthday 27 October
Birthplace Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1952

Peter Dennis Vuckovich (VOO-koh-vich) (born October 27, 1952) is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher who played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 to 1986.

Vuckovich was born on October 27, 1952, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Serbian parents.

His father Lazo, was a steel-mill worker and his mother Bosiljka (née Gjurich), was a homemaker.

1970

He graduated from Conemaugh Valley High School in 1970 where he played baseball, football and basketball.

Afterwards, he attended Clarion State College.

1974

He came across as an intimidating presence on the mound with his 6'4" (1.93 m) 215 lb (100 kg) frame and horseshoe moustache. Vuckovich was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 1974.

He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the third round of the 1974 MLB Amateur Draft.

1975

After minimal duty with Chicago from 1975–76, Vuckovich was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1976 MLB expansion draft.

1977

Even though the Blue Jays lost 107 games in 1977, and although mostly used in relief, Vuckovich managed a 7-7 record with eight saves.

He recorded the first shutout in Toronto franchise history, a 2-0 victory over Jim Palmer and the Orioles.

He also recorded the first save in Toronto franchise history on Opening Day on April 7, 1977 at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, versus the Chicago White Sox.

Involved in a multi-player trade to the St. Louis Cardinals, Vuckovich's career went to the next level.

1978

In 1978, he started more often, winning 39 games for the Cardinals during three years.

He finished third in the National League in ERA with a 2.55 mark in 1978, and ranked fourth in shutouts (3) in 1980.

1980

A part of a blockbuster seven-player trade in December 1980, Vuckovich went to the Milwaukee Brewers along with Rollie Fingers and Ted Simmons.

With the Brewers, Vuckovich continued his stellar pitching.

1981

He led the American League in wins (14) and winning percentage Win–loss % (.778) during the strike-shortened 1981 season.

1982

Vuckovich, winner of the 1982 AL Cy Young Award, is a member of the Clarion University Sports Hall of Fame.

He is also a member of both the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

When Milwaukee won the AL pennant in 1982, Vuckovich won the Cy Young Award with an 18-6 record and a 3.34 ERA, and once again tied for the league lead with the Baltimore Orioles' Jim Palmer in winning percentage Win–loss % (.750).

He lost Game Two of the ALCS to the Angels 4-2, and started the decisive fifth game, though not figuring in the decision.

In the 1982 World Series, the Cardinals beat him 6-2 in Game Three, and he got a no-decision in the final loss.

1983

This however, proved to be the zenith of his career, as Vuckovich had been battling shoulder pain for two seasons, and in spring training of 1983, it was discovered he had torn his rotator cuff.

Vuckovich skipped surgery in favor of an exercise rehabilitation.

1984

He attempted a comeback for three games, but went 0-2 in 14 innings, then missed all of 1984.

1986

Subsequent and prolonged comeback attempts all failed, and by the end of the 1986 season, Milwaukee released Vuckovich.

In an eleven-season career, Vuckovich posted a 93-69 record with 882 strikeouts and a 3.66 ERA in 1455.1 innings pitched.

In postseason play, he was 1-2 with a 3.74 ERA.

While with the Brewers, Vuckovich co-owned a bar in Milwaukee with outfielder Gorman Thomas.

It was called "Stormin' & Vuke's", a play on their nicknames.

1989

Despite a notable 12-year career as a professional baseball player, he is known mainly for his role as fictional Yankees slugger Clu Haywood, the chief nemesis of Charlie Sheen's character Ricky Vaughn, in the popular 1989 film Major League.

Vuckovich graduated from Conemaugh Valley High School then went on to Clarion University to play baseball.

Following his retirement, Vuckovich worked for three years (1989–1991) as a television announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Vuckovich portrayed fictional Yankees slugger Clu Haywood in the film Major League.

1992

In 1992, he was hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a pitching instructor.

1997

Vuckovich served as the pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 1997–2000 seasons.

2004

His son, Pete Vuckovich Jr. was drafted by the White Sox in the 48th round of the 2004 amateur draft nearly 30 years to the day after he was drafted.

2009

He then worked his way through the Pirates organization to the position of special assistant to the general manager with the Pirates, and held a similar post with the Seattle Mariners' organization under Jack Zduriencik, Seattle's GM from 2009–15.

2016

In 2016, Vuckovich served as a professional scout with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Vuckovich resides in Johnstown with his wife Annie.