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Charles Oliver (Charlie) Hough (born January 5, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a former knuckleballer pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1970 trough 1994, Hough played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1970-80), Texas Rangers (1980-90), Chicago White Sox (1991-92), and the Florida Marlins (1993-94), pitching in their inaugural game on April 5, 1993. He batted and threw right handed.

In a 25-season career, Hough posted a 216-216 record with 2362 strikeouts and a 3.75 ERA in 3801.1 innings pitched. His 216 wins is good for 78th on the all-time win list, tied with Wilbur Cooper.

Highlights

All-Star (1986)
Twice led American League in games started (1984, 36; 1987, 40)
Led AL in innings pitched (1987, 285.1)
Led AL in complete games (1984, 17)
On June 16, 1986, Hough lost a no-hitter to the California Angels with just two outs to go in the ninth inning.
In 1987 he became the oldest pitcher to lead the American League in starts and innings pitched.

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