Reds reliever Kent Tekulve retires, just 20 appearances shy of Hoyt Wilhelm’s all-time games pitched record of 1,070. Tekulve had posted a 5.02 ERA in 37 games this season.

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On July 17, 1989 Reds reliever Kent Tekulve retires, just 20 appearances shy of Hoyt Wilhelm’s all-time games pitched record of 1,070. Tekulve had posted a 5.02 ERA in 37 games this season.

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Baseball Reference July 17