I have 78 cards of Steve Bedrosian. This one is from 1985 Fleer.
Playing career: Steve Bedrosian was one of the best
relievers of the 1980s, serving as a consistent closer for the Braves, Phillies
and Giants, saving 184 games. His best season was 1987, when he was a surprise
Cy Young Award winner, saving a league-leading 40 games. Finger numbness caused
by too much chewing tobacco and caffeine led to his retirement after the 1991
season. His fingers impoved and he returned to pitch for the Braves again from
1993-1995.
My memories: I remember him as a star pitcher in the late
1980s, but nothing really specific.
Where he is now: He spent time as a youth baseball coach and
served as president of the Coweta, GA school board. He is now retired.
Google Autocomplete results: He is first when you type Steve
Bed, ahead of Steve Bedair, owner of Bedair Machine Works. There do not appear
to be any other prominent Steve Bedrosians.
Coming up next: The next profile will be Matt Beech.
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