Tug McGraw
MLB debut April 18, 1965 for the New York Mets Last MLB appearance September 25, 1984 for the Philadelphia Phillies Career statistics Games pitched 824 Win–loss record 96–92 Earned run average 3.14 Strikeouts 1,109 Saves 180 Teams New York Mets (1965–1974) Philadelphia Phillies (1975–1984) Career highlights and awards 2× All-Star (1972, 1975) 2× World Series champion (1969, 1980) New York Mets Hall of Fame Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw, Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher and the father of American singer and actor Tim McGraw. He is likely best remembered for coining the phrase, “Ya Gotta Believe” which became a popular rallying cry for the New York Mets, and for recording the final out, via a strikeout of the Kansas City Royals' Willie Wilson, in the 1980 World Series, bringing the Philadelphia Phillies their first world championship. He was the last active major league player to have played under manager Casey Stengel.