Former Major League baseball pitcher, 1975 to 1986. Pitched for the
Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals & Milwaukee
Brewers. Was a member of the original Toronto Blue Jays team of 1977. A
pitcher during his professional career, but portrayed a power hitting
first baseman in the 1989 film "Major League".
American League "Cy Young" Award winner, 1982 with Milwaukee Brewers.
While with the Brewers, Vuckovich co-owned a bar in Milwaukee with outfielder Gorman Thomas. It was called "Stormin' & Vuke's", a play on their nicknames.
Special Assistant to Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington.
Served as pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1997 through the 2000 seasons.