Tom Gordon

About

All-Star reliever known for his powerful fastball and hard curveball; he led the American League in saves in 1998 with 46 for the Boston Red Sox.

Before Fame

He played baseball at Avon Park High School in Florida.

Trivia

He won a World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2006.

Family Life

His son Dee Gordon made his MLB debut in 2011 for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Associated With

Hall of Famer George Brett was his teammate on the Kansas City Royals.