Rick Reuschel (Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images)
A dominating pitcher on the mound, Rick Reuschel spent over a decade creating his legacy, which included tenure with the Chicago Cubs.
Growing up in Qunicy, Illinois, Chicago Cubs’ right-hander Rick Reuschel was a bit taller than the rest as he stood 6’4 and weighed 225. Reuschel had the physique of a workhorse who can command the mound every time he pitched.
As the ’60s were ending, the careers of legendary Cubs Ernie Banks, Ron Santo were trailing to an end, Reuschel’s career was just getting started, as he spent only two seasons in minors before the Cubs called him up to the big leagues.