Yankees honor Ron Guidry on 76th birthday with reflections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The New York Yankees celebrate Ron Guidry's 76th birthday today, recognizing his significant contributions to the team from 1975 to 1988. Known as 'Louisiana Lightning,' Guidry became a key pitcher, achieving exceptional success, including a standout 1978 season. Despite never making the postseason in his final years, he ranks among the franchise's all-time leaders in several pitching categories. Guidry's legacy continues to resonate with Yankees fans and baseball historians alike.
- •Ron Guidry was born on August 28, 1950, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
- •He played for the Yankees from 1975 to 1988.
- •Guidry ranks third in strikeouts among Yankees pitchers.
- •He achieved notable success during the 1978 season.
- •Guidry made the Hall of Fame ballot for nine years after retirement.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ron Guidry
"On the Mount Rushmore of Yankee pitchers, the diminutive “Gator” had a spectacular career in pinstripes.
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