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Tom Gordon
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Gordon with the New York Yankees in 2005
Pitcher
Born: (1967-11-18) November 18, 1967 (age 55)
Sebring, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 1988, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
May 3, 2009, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Preceded by Steve Carlton Most Valuable Pitcher
2006
Succeeded by