Greg Luzinski

Quick Facts

Full Name	Greg Luzinski
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 22, 1950(1950-11-22)
Age	74
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Scorpio

Greg Luzinski Biography

Greg Luzinski is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on November 22, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The 4-time All-Star was known as “The Bull,” who hit 307 home runs in his 15-year playing career.

He was paired along with Hall of Fame third baseman He teamed with Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt to form a powerful hitting tandem for the Philadelphia Phillies. to create a formidable hitting tandem with The Philadelphia Phillies.

Born in Chicago, Luzinski attended Notre Dame High School in Niles, Illinois. He made his MLB debut on September 9, 1970, at age 19, pinch-hitting for the Phillies in a loss to the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.

At 6’1′ and weighing 255 pounds, Luzinski was a well-liked Phillie. He was a poor defensive left fielder but a feared slugger with a good batting average despite frequent strikeouts. He hit .300 or better for three consecutive seasons during the prime of his career, and was a career .276 hitter, with 307 home runs, and 1,128 RBIs. Luzinski was selected to be a National League (NL) All-Star every year between 1975 and 1978, highlighted by the home run he hit off Jim Palmer in 1977’s All-Star Game. In 1978, Luzinski was the top NL All- Star vote-getter. He was also the Senior Circuit’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) runner-up in 1975, when he led the National League in RBIs with 120; and in 1977, when he posted career highs in batting average (.309), home runs (39), and RBIs (130).

Ryan, his son Ryan was selected to his team the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1992.

Greg Luzinski Net Worth

Greg Luzinski is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Greg Luzinski 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played as a star at Notre Dame High School in Illinois and was then drafted to Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia Phillies.

He was awarded the World Series Championship in 1980 with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Gregory Michael “The Bull” Luzinski (born November 22, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player. A left fielder, Luzinski spent most of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies (1970–80), and retired as a member of the Chicago White Sox (1981–84).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Greg Luzinski height 6 ft 1 in Greg weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Greg Luzinski Dating?

According to our records, Greg Luzinski married to Jean Luzinski. As of December 1, 2023, Greg Luzinski’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1989, Luzinski was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame. [1]

Facts & Trivia

Greg Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Greg Luzinski celebrates birthday on November 22 of every year.

Still a fan favorite in Philadelphia, he started “Bull’s Barbecue” in Section 104 at Citizens Bank Park when the Phillies opened the new stadium in 2004. The barbeque stand was inspired by “Boog’s BBQ” at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and Luzinski is present at it until after the seventh inning for all Phillies home games.

Top Facts about Greg Luzinski

1. Gregory Michael “The Bull” Luzinski played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1970-1984.
2. He was a four-time All-Star player and was part of the 1980 World Series winning team.
3. He was the 1975 National League (NL) RBI champion and received the Roberto Clemente Award in 1978.
4. He was a feared slugger with a good batting average and was 6 feer 1 inch tall and weighed 255 pounds.
5. He hit .300 or more for three consecutive seasons and ended his career batting .276 with 307 home runs and 1,128 RBIs.
6. Luzinski hit a home run in the 1977 All-Star Game and received the highest number of NL votes that same year.
7. He was the NL MVP runner-up in 1975 and 1977.
8. He had a game-winning hit in the 1980 NLCS and the Phillies went on to win the World Series that year.
9. He bought seats for impoverished children and was honored with the Roberto Clemente Award.
10. He joined the Chicago White Sox and became one of the top sluggers and designated hitters in the American League in 1981 and 1983.
11. He retired in 1985and went on to be the head baseball and football coach at a New Jersey high school.
12. He set up a BBQ stand at Citizens Bank Park in 2004.
13. His son, Ryan, was a first-round pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1992 MLB draft and could never make it to the majors.
14. He was inducted into the Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame in 1998 and the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.
15. He lives in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Is Greg Luzinski a Hall of Famer?

In 1989 he was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame. Nine years later a plaque was mounted on the Wall of Fame in Citizens Bank Park honoring Luzinski among the Philadelphia Phillies greats.

Why did Greg Luzinski retire?

But Luzinski, who was once one of baseball’s most feared power hitters, opted for retirement because of family considerations and the fact that he will receive $200,000 a year for the rest of his life through investments. ‘He will be able to earn close to $200,000 year for the rest of his life,’ Sands said.

Who is Greg Luzinski wife?

Jean Luzinski

Who did Greg Luzinski play for?

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Who owns Bulls BBQ at Citizens Bank Park?

It’s hard to walk past Tony Luke’s and the Schmitter, but Bull’s, helmed by legendary Phils slugger Greg Luzinski , is the place for one-stop eating at the ballpark. There’s the pulled pork, barbecued ribs, pit turkey, grilled extra-long kielbasa …