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George Culver, Yankees Pitcher
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Tue Nov 30, 1999 00:00:00 PST
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Bakersfield-bred pitcher signed by the Yankees, Culver struck out 18 batters in one of his first big-league games. A starter with the Reds in 1968, he no-hit Philadelphia on July 29, walking five, to win 6-1.
From 1970 on, he was a long reliever, and often led his club in appearances.
Culver became a coach and manager in the Phillies' system.