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Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American baseball player from 1974 to 1989 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. Tekulve was known as a workhorse relief pitcher who led the Major Leagues in appearances 4 times, 3 times appearing in 90 or more games.

Tekulve, along with Mike Marshall are the only pitchers in MLB history to appear in 90 or more games more than 1 time. Tekulve also sported a unique style, wearing sunglasses and pitching with an unusual sidearm delivery. His best season came in 1979 when he appeared in 94 games, posting a 10-8 won-loss record and 31 saves. He also saved three games in the World Series that year as the Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles. Led the N.L. in games pitched with 90 in 1987 while pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies at the age of 40.

Tekulve is a 1969 graduate of Marietta College in Ohio.

On September 20, 2005 it was reported that Tekulve is interested in managing the Pirates.

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