Don Gullett has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Gullett last played for the Yankees during the 1978 season.
After retiring at a young age, Gullett decided to concentrate on his coaching career. He joined the Cincinnati Reds as a pitching instructor and stayed with them until 2005. The Cincinnati Reds great was elected into the Hall of Fame in 2002. Throughout his nine-year career, Gullett won 109 games, had a 3.11 ERA, and won the World Series three times. The Reds confirmed Gullett’s demise on Wednesday. The pitcher died at the age of 73, although the cause of death has yet to be established.
Don Gullett’s Net Worth Before Death
Don Gullett, a Reds legend, had a net worth of one million. The former MLB player may have earned more money had his career not been cut short at the age of 27 due to injuries. Gullett made his baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 1970. He was with the Reds until 1976 before joining the New York Yankees in 1977. Throughout the season, the Reds attempted to sign Gullett but were unable to match his financial and contractual demands. So Gullett entered free agency.
That’s when the New York Yankees started calling. The Yankees offered Gullett a six-year contract for $2 million. So there’s a potential Gullett was making $1 million, or close to $7 million, with the Reds. Despite just eight professional seasons, Don earned a particular place in the hearts of baseball fans. There’s a reason he got inducted into the Hall of Fame. He retired in 1978 after sustaining a rotator cuff injury. Gullett felt his arm catch during warmups the day before the All-Star Game. When he reached the mound to begin the game, he had no clue he was going to throw the last two innings of his career.
Gullett and his family resided in a home he had constructed on 75 acres along Kentucky Highway 7. Following retirement, Gullett and his family returned to their farm in Greenup County. Gullett became the Reds’ pitching coach and remained with the team until 2005. Gullett had maintained a low profile and hadn’t made a public appearance in years before his death.
Connor Gullett Carrying On Grandfather’s Legacy
Don Gullett and his high school sweetheart and companion of 54 years, Cathy Gullett, had three children. His three children are Don Gullett Jr., Angela, and Tracey. His children have yet to release a comment on their father’s death. Don Gullett Jr., like his father, pursued a baseball career but fell short of reaching the major leagues. He formerly coached at the University of Northern Kentucky before joining the Turpin Spartans coaching staff. Now, his son, Connor Gullett, is following in their footsteps.
Connor, a senior at Turpin High School, announced his commitment to the University of Rio Grande last year. His travel team is 5 Star Midwest, the same team his father manages. After his grandfather died, Connor retweeted the Cincinnati Reds’ post regarding Don Gullett’s death. He also announced the news via his Instagram story.
