Born:(1949-12-20)December 20, 1949 Ramer, Alabama, U.S.
Died: January 31, 2018(2018-01-31) (aged 68) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 27, 1969, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
August 8, 1985, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Batting average
.265
Home runs
200
Runs batted in
666
Teams
Chicago Cubs (1969)
Philadelphia Phillies (1970–1972)
Cleveland Indians (1973–1975)
New York Yankees (1976)
Chicago White Sox (1977)
San Diego Padres (1978)
Texas Rangers (1979)
New York Yankees (1979–1984)
Chicago White Sox (1985)
Oscar Charles Gamble (December 20, 1949 – January 31, 2018) was an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 17 seasons from 1969 to 1985 for seven teams: the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees (on two occasions, each); as well as the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, and Texas Rangers.
His quote about the Yankees' disorganization and circus-like atmosphere, "They don't think it be like it is, but it do", has also been called one of baseball's "immortal lines" by sportswriter Dan Epstein.[1]
^Epstein, Dan (June 5, 2012). Big Hair and Plastic Grass: A Funky Ride Through Baseball and America in the Swinging '70s. Macmillan. p. 182. ISBN 9781250007247.
Oscar Charles Gamble (December 20, 1949 – January 31, 2018) was an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who played in Major...
changes for players who come to the Yankees from other teams, such as OscarGamble, as well as pushback from players who prefer long hair and beards. In...
at season's end. It had worked the previous year when Richie Zisk and OscarGamble helped to keep the White Sox in contention into September but it failed...
Don Mattingly for the American League batting title. April 17, 1984: OscarGamble was signed as a free agent by the Yankees. July 18, 1984: Roy Smalley...
the save—Mattingly flying to center, Roy Smalley flying to left, and OscarGamble (pinch hitting for Ron Guidry) grounding to second—preserving the Royals'...
All-Star; 2011 World Series Most Valuable Player Nate Freiman (2009) OscarGamble (1970–72) Trent Giambrone (2016) Tom Gordon(1987) 3x All-Star; 1998 AL...
traded for Richie Zisk (who had one year remaining on his contract) and OscarGamble (also in the final year of his contract), hoping that he would be able...
and Bill Fahey were traded by the Rangers to the San Diego Padres for OscarGamble, Dave Roberts and $300,000. November 10, 1978: Dave Righetti, Juan Beníquez...
to be named later were traded by the Yankees to the Texas Rangers for OscarGamble, Amos Lewis (minors) and players to be named later. The deal was completed...
paid like one." The White Sox traded Dent to the New York Yankees for OscarGamble, LaMarr Hoyt, minor league pitcher Bob Polinsky and $250,000 on April...
to help the club. First, they brought in power-hitting outfielder/DH OscarGamble, who would find the 'short porch' in right field very inviting for his...
Wehrmeister was signed as a free agent by the White Sox. March 23, 1985: OscarGamble was signed as a free agent by the Chicago White Sox. September 22, 1985:...
fifth, but the Yankees countered with two in the sixth on RBI singles by OscarGamble and Watson off Tom Niedenfuer. Watson's hit was a sinking liner that...
dealt to the New York Yankees for OscarGamble, Bob Watson and Mike Morgan prior to the 1982 regular season. Gamble, whose contract had a list of eight...
Spencer 28 Bob Watson 24 Dennis Werth Outfielders 13 Bobby Brown 17 OscarGamble 44 Reggie Jackson 22 Jerry Mumphrey 56 Mike Patterson 14 Lou Piniella...
through and take the lead for good in the fourth. Designated hitter OscarGamble tied the game with a two-run homer. Then the Yanks would take the lead...
This was the Padres' first-ever winning season. November 29, 1977: OscarGamble was signed as a free agent by the Padres. January 10, 1978: Mike Martin...
Yankees traded Hoyt with fellow pitching prospect Bob Polinsky, outfielder OscarGamble, and $200,000 to the Chicago White Sox for shortstop Bucky Dent. Hoyt...
Series, New York defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games. April 5: OscarGamble, LaMarr Hoyt, minor leaguer Bob Polinsky, and $200,000 were traded by...
(minors) were traded by the Indians to the Philadelphia Phillies for OscarGamble and Roger Freed. November 30, 1972: Tom Ragland was traded by the Texas...
445 in the 1970s) ... a tough target, but reachable by sluggers like OscarGamble and Richie Zisk and other members of a team that was tagged "The South...
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Shortstop Bucky Dent was picked up from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder OscarGamble, pitcher LaMarr Hoyt, and $200,000. After only one year with the Oakland...
left-handed White Sox player to hit 30 home runs in a season, joining OscarGamble, Robin Ventura and Jim Thome. He recorded his 1,000th RBI on August 13...
Astros for Aaron Pointer. June 7, 1968: 1968 Major League Baseball draft OscarGamble was drafted by the Cubs in the 16th round. Player signed June 18, 1968...
Bob Watson 24 Dennis Werth Outfielders 27 Paul Blair 13 Bobby Brown 17 OscarGamble 44 Reggie Jackson 22 Ruppert Jones 46 Joe Lefebvre 2 Bobby Murcer 14...
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