Robert Joe Wickman was born on February 6,1969 and is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
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10 Facts About Bob Wickman
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Bob Wickman played for the New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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At Oconto Falls High School, Bob Wickman played football, baseball, horseback riding, table tennis and basketball, being named an All-State pick in basketball.
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Bob Wickman made his first All-Star Game appearance in 2000 as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers.
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On May 7,2006, Bob Wickman became the Indians' all-time franchise leader in saved games with 130, surpassing the record previously held by Doug Jones.
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Bob Wickman's 139 saves with the Indians was a club record until Cody Allen passed it July 3,2018, and his 45 saves on the season in 2005 is tied for second-best in team history.
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On July 20,2006, Bob Wickman was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Single-A Rome catcher Max Ramirez.
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On September 7,2007, Bob Wickman signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a move that signaled that he had backed off his disdain for non-save situations, given that the team had an established closer in Jose Valverde.
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Bob Wickman became a free agent after the season, subsequently retiring.
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Bob Wickman ended his career with 511 games finished, ranking 34th all time among major league pitchers.
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