| Dan Quisenberry | |
|---|---|
 Quisenberry in 1986 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 7, 1953 Santa Monica, California, U.S. | |
| Died: September 30, 1998 (aged 45) Leawood, Kansas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 8, 1979, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 23, 1990, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 56–46 |
| Earned run average | 2.76 |
| Strikeouts | 379 |
| Saves | 244 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Daniel Raymond Quisenberry (/ˈkwɪzənbɛri/; February 7, 1953 – September 30, 1998), nicknamed "Quiz", was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Kansas City Royals.[1][2] Notable for his submarine-style pitching delivery and his humorous quotes, he led the American League in saves a record five times (1980, 1982–85). Quisenberry retired in 1990 with 244 saves, then the fifth-highest total in major league history.
- ^ Tucker, Doug (September 30, 1998). "Pitcher Dan Quisenberry Dies at 45". Associated Press.
- ^ "Ex-hurler Quiz dies of cancer". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). October 1, 1998. p. C6.