Former Red Sox Pitcher, Member of 1975 World Series Team, Dies
Summary
Rick Kreuger, a former baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, died at age 77. He was part of the 1975 Red Sox team that won the American League pennant but did not play in the World Series.Key Facts
- Rick Kreuger pitched in Major League Baseball for four seasons.
- He made 17 appearances between 1975 and 1978 with the Red Sox and Indians.
- Kreuger also played one season in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants in 1978.
- He was signed by the Red Sox in 1970 after playing at Michigan State.
- Kreuger was part of the 1975 Red Sox team but was not on the playoff roster.
- He once pitched seven no-hit innings at Fenway Park and received a standing ovation.
- Kreuger took part in the 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park in 2012.
- He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, and two siblings.
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