Don Gullett has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Gullett last played for the Yankees during the 1978 season. After retiring at a young age, Gullett decided to focus on his coaching career. He joined the Cincinnati Reds as a pitching instructor and remained with them until 2005. The Cincinnati Reds great was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2002. During his nine-year career, Gullett won 109 games, had a 3.11 ERA and won three World Series. The Reds confirmed Gullett’s death on Wednesday. The pitcher died at the age of 73, although the cause of death has not yet been determined.
Don Gullett Net Worth Before Death
Don Gullett, the Reds legend, had a net worth of one million. The former MLB player might have earned more had his career not been cut short at age 27 by injuries. Gullett made his baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 1970. He was with the Reds until 1976 before joining the New York Yankees in 1977. During the season, the Reds tried to sign Gullett, but were unable to meet his financial and contract demands. So Gullett entered free agency.
Then the New York Yankees started calling. The Yankees offered Gullett a six-year contract for $2 million. So there’s a potential Gullett who was making $1 million, or close to $7 million, with the Reds. Despite only eight professional seasons, Don has earned a special place in the hearts of baseball fans. There’s a reason he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He retired in 1978 after suffering a rotator cuff injury. Gullett felt his hand get stuck during warmups the day before the All-Star Game. When he got to the mound to start the game, he had no idea he would be pitching the final two innings of his career.
Gullett and his family lived in a home he built on 75 acres along Kentucky Highway 7. After retirement, Gullett and his family returned to their farm in Greenup County. Gullett became the Reds’ pitching coach and remained with the team until 2005. Gullett kept a low profile and did not make public appearances for years before his death.
Connor Gullett continues his grandfather’s legacy
Don Gullett and his high school sweetheart and companion of 54 years, Cathy Gullett, had three children. His three children are Don Gullett Jr., Angela and Tracey. His children have not yet released a comment about their father’s death. Don Gullett Jr., like his father, pursued a baseball career but failed to reach the major leagues. He previously coached at Northern Kentucky University before joining the Turpin Spartans coaching staff. Now their son, Connor Gullett, is following in their footsteps.
Connor, a Turpin High School senior, announced his commitment to Rio Grande University last year. His travel team is 5 Star Midwest, the same team his father manages. After his grandfather died, Connor retweeted the Cincinnati Reds’ announcement of Don Gullett’s death. He also announced the news through his Instagram story.
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