Yankees celebrate Buddy Groom's 61st birthday on July 10

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Yankees celebrate Buddy Groom's 61st birthday on July 10
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Former Yankees reliever Buddy Groom celebrates his 61st birthday today. Groom played for New York in 2005 during a 14-year MLB career, becoming a dependable lefty in numerous bullpens throughout the league., he led the league in pitching appearances in 1999 and holds the record for games played without a single at-bat in the majors. Groom only pitched 25.2 innings for the Yankees, with a 4.91 ERA before being designated for assignment.

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  • Buddy Groom turns 61 today, born July 10, 1965.
  • He pitched for the Yankees in 2005 during a lengthy career.
  • Groom holds the record for games played without an at-bat.
  • He led the league in appearances in 1999 with 76.
  • Groom had a 4.91 ERA in 25.2 innings for the Yankees.
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Wishing a happy 61st to a former lefty reliever.

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