RIP to Ray Miller, a pitching coach to multiple 20-game and Cy Young Award-winning pitchers and an MLB manager. He died on May 5, just five days after his 76th birthday. Miller managed the Minnesota Twins (1985-86) and Baltimore Orioles (1998-99). Raymond Roger Miller was born on April 30, 1945, in Takoma Park, Md. He … Continue reading Obituary: Ray Miller (1945-2021)
RIP to Del Crandall, an 11-time All-Star, a 4-time Gold Glove catcher, and the last surviving member of the Boston Braves organization. He died on May 5 in Mission Viejo, Cal., at the age of 91. He had been suffering from Parkinson's disease and, as of this 2020 article, was living in an assisted living … Continue reading Obituary: Del Crandall (1930-2021)
Here lies outfielder/pitcher Pat Hynes, another one of baseball's forgotten tragic tales. His major-league career lasted just two years, as he was shot to death in a barroom fight on his 23rd birthday. Hynes played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1903) and St. Louis Browns (1904). Patrick J. Hynes was born in St. Louis on … Continue reading Grave Story: Pat Hynes (1884-1907)
On June 29, 1947, a bomb went off at the residence at 361 Ashby St., in Atlanta, Ga. One report said that the bomb caused "enormous" damage, while another stated that it blew out a stairway at the residence. There were no reports that an arrest was ever made, but the motive was pretty clear. … Continue reading The Atlanta house bombing with the Miracle Mets connection
RIP to Tom Hilgendorf, a relief pitcher for three different teams in the late 1960s and '70s. Hilgendorf, a resident of Comanche, Iowa, died on March 25 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. He was 79 years old. Hilgendorf played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1969-70), Cleveland Indians (1972-74) and … Continue reading Obituary: Tom Hilgendorf (1942-2021)
RIP to Adrian Garrett, a powerful, multi-position player whose career in MLB amounted to about a season's worth of games over a 10-year span. He died on April 22 from pneumonia at Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle, Texas. Garrett was 78 years old. He played for the Atlanta Braves (1966), Chicago Cubs (1970, 1973-75), … Continue reading Obituary: Adrian Garrett (1943-2021)
RIP to Tom Robson, who had a brief career as a designated hitter and first baseman in the 1970s before becoming a hitting coach for several teams in the 1980s, '90s and 2000s. He died on April 20 of natural causes at Memory Care Facility in Chandler, Ariz. He was 75 years old. Robson played … Continue reading Obituary: Tom Robson (1946-2021)
RIP to Jack Smith, who was a pitcher in the 1960s and a long-time Atlanta-area barber. He died on April 7 at Westbury Health and Rehab in Conyers, Ga. He was 85 years old and had been battling Alzheimer's disease. Smith played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1962-63) and Milwaukee Braves (1964). There have been … Continue reading Obituary: Jack Smith (1935-2021)
Here lies Frank Bancroft, who managed seven different teams in his career, including one of the most remarkable teams of the 19th Century. He also became a successful business manager who instituted several baseball traditions we still hold dear. Bancroft managed the Worcester Ruby Legs (1880), Detroit Wolverines (1881-82), Cleveland Blues (1883), Providence Grays (1884-85), … Continue reading Grave Story: Frank Bancroft (1846-1921)
As we noted, Bobby Brown, the Yankees infielder turned cardiologist turned American League president, died on March 26 at the age of 96. He was remembered not only for his own illustrious life, but also for the fact that he was one of the last links -- if not THE last link -- to a … Continue reading Dr. Bobby Brown talks Yogi, Casey
