Rickey Eugene Reuschel (pronounced RUSH-el) (born May 16 1949 in Quincy, Illinois) was a major league baseball pitcher from the early 1970s into the late 1980s. His nickname was "Big Daddy." He came to the Cubs at a time when they were declining, in the post-Durocher era, and provided a strong arm for the Cubs increasingly mediocre staff. His best year was in 1977, when the Cubs made a brief run at the flag and Reuschel won 20 games. Wikipedia
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The two share some similarities, both led their respective leagues in shutouts (Tanana in 1977 , Reuschel in 1987 ) and both shared the dubious honor of leading the league in losses (Reuschel in 1975 , Tanana in 1982 ). ... Reuschel was the easier targ www.armchairgm.com/The_Legend_of_Frank_Tanana_and_Rick_Re...
Rick Reuschel 's two-part career began as a stellar starter for the Cubs. The portly Illinois native won 10 or more games each of nine straight seasons (1972-80), becoming one of the club's all-time leaders in wins, games and strikeouts. Teammate Mike K www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/R/Reu...
