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Dan Quisenberry was an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher best known for his submarine-style delivery and long tenure with the Kansas City Royals. He led the American League in saves five times, in 1980 and from 1982 through 1985, and was a three-time All-Star. Quisenberry set a then-record with 45 saves in 1983 and won the 1985 World Series with Kansas City, establishing a distinctive model for the closer role.
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Why was Dan Quisenberry's pitching delivery unusual?
He used a submarine-style delivery, releasing the ball from a very low arm slot. The Kansas City Royals identify 1980 as the year he developed the submarine motion that became his signature. [Royals Hall of Fame](https://www.mlb.com/royals/hall-of-fame/members/dan-quisenberry)
Did Dan Quisenberry win two World Series titles?
He was on two Royals World Series teams, in 1980 and 1985, but Kansas City lost the 1980 Series to the Philadelphia Phillies. He won his World Series title with the Royals in 1985 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
How many times did Quisenberry lead the American League in saves?
He led the American League in saves five times. His 45 saves in 1983 were a then-record-setting total, helping establish him as one of baseball's premier closers. [Royals Hall of Fame](https://www.mlb.com/royals/hall-of-fame/members/dan-quisenberry)
When was Dan Quisenberry inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame?
Quisenberry was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame in 1998. He spent the dominant part of his career with Kansas City and finished with 238 saves for the club.
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