Born:
August 5, 1956
1974:
Drafted by San Francisco Giants, but did not sign
1974: Grand
Rapids Community College
1975:
Drafted by Detroit Tigers
Debut:
April 30, 1977 (Detroit Tigers)
First win:
April 21, 1977 (shutout Toronto)
1977: 15-7,
4th in Rookie of the Year and 8th in Cy Young
1977: TSN
Rookie Pitcher of the Year
1982: Tore
his knee ligaments delivering a karate kick during a bench clearing brawl
1982: Had
an accident with a flask in his back pocket requiring stiches. During his Tiger
career, Rozema also shoved a shot glass in
Alan Trammell’s face resulting in stitches, missed the team bus because
he overslept after judging a wet t-shirt contest, and once used brillo pads to
wash a brand new car.
1984:
Tigers win World Series
1984:
Signed with Texas Rangers
1985: He
and teammate Kirk Gibson married sisters in a double ceremony
1986:
Released by Rangers
1986:
Signed by Chicago White Sox
1989-90:
Pitched for St Petersburg Pelicans in the Senior League
2006: SI
listed Rosey as one of the 10 Greatest Characters in Tiger history
2008: West
Michigan White Caps had Dave Rozema Karate Kick Bobbleleg Day
Accomplishments:
1984 World
Champion
60-53
Record
3.47 ERA
248
games/132 starts/36 CG
7 shutouts
17 saves
448
strikeouts
1106 IP
1.250 WHIP
15 wins
(1977)
Sub 4 ERA:
7x
Sub 3.50
ERA: 3x
10+ CG: 2x
200+ IP: 2x
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