Don Gullett was an American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from 1970 through 1978.
He was a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won four National League pennants and two World Series championships between 1970 and 1976.
Gullett was also a member of the New York Yankees teams that won two consecutive World Series championships in 1977 and 1978.
After his playing career, Gullett served as pitching coach for the Reds from 1993 to 2005. In 2002, he was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
Don Gullet age
Don Gullet was born in Lynn, Kentucky on January 6, 1951 and died on February 14, 2024 at the age of 73.
He attended McKell High School in South Shore, Kentucky, where he was an outstanding three-sports athlete in baseball, football, and basketball. He began to pitch while in eighth grade.
As a high school pitcher, he once tossed a perfect game—including striking out 20 of the 21 hitters he faced. Gullett excelled as a high school football player as well once scoring 72 points in a single game.
He ran for 11 touchdowns and kicked 6 extra points. He was named all-state in three sports his senior year (baseball, football, basketball).
Gullett’s legacy is remembered in a monument on the courthouse lawn in Greenup County, Kentucky that declares that “This is Don Gullett Country.
Don Gullett cause of death
No cause of death was reported, but the Cincinnati Enquirer reported he had recent health issues.
The Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Baseball Hall of Fame all paid tribute to Gullett in social media posts.
“Gullett, the best athlete and competitor I ever saw or played with! He will be missed,” former Reds catcher Johnny Bench posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Don dedicated 24 years to this franchise as a player, coach and minor league instructor,” Reds owner Bob Castellini said in a team post on X.
“An anchor on the pitching staff of one of the greatest baseball teams in history, his contributions to our rich tradition, our city and his community will never be forgotten.”
Don Gullett wife
Don Gullett was married to Cathy Gullett. They got married in 1969.
Don Gullett children
Gullett and his wife, Cathy, had three children: a son named Don Gullett Jr., and two daughters, Tracey and Angela.
Don Gullett net worth
Don Gullett, the former major league pitcher, had a net worth between $1 and $5 Million.
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