In this episode, we sit down with legendary pitcher Goose Gossage as he shares stories from his upbringing in Colorado to his iconic career in Major League Baseball. Goose discusses his family's deep history, his multi-sport athletic background, and how he discovered his passion for pitching. He gives insight into the evolution of the bullpen and the role of a relief pitcher, recounting pivotal moments from his career, including the pressure of high-stakes games and defining the closer role. Join us as we dive deep into the mindset, challenges, and triumphs that shaped this Hall of Fame career.

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Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Welcome to Goose Gossage

00:25 - Growing up in Colorado and family history

01:11 - Goose's early athletic career in basketball, football, and baseball

02:24 - Discovering pitching as a calling

04:22 - The journey to professional baseball

05:55 - Signing with the Chicago White Sox and the start of the big league dream

08:00 - Goose's transition to the bullpen and the evolution of relief pitching

09:30 - The mindset and pressure of being a relief pitcher

12:00 - Goose’s rivalry with hitters and handling game pressure

18:08 - Comparisons between Goose and Mariano Rivera

19:45 - How Goose revolutionized the relief pitching role

25:02 - The mental challenges of being a pro athlete

28:40 - Importance of handling failure in baseball and life

33:22 - Goose's Hall of Fame induction and reflecting on his career

45:00 - Final thoughts on facing failure and perseverance in baseball

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