It’s time to talk about one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. And while much of Shoeless Joe Jackson’s life is still the subject of debate and misconception, I think baseball fans can at least agree on that much. Jackson played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1908-09), Cleveland Naps/Indians (1910-15) and Chicago White Sox (1915-20). … Continue reading Grave Story: Shoeless Joe Jackson (1887-1951)
RIP to pitcher Chuck Hartenstein, a college star who went on to have a 6-year career in the majors. He died on October 2 at the age of 79. Hartenstein played for the Chicago Cubs (1965-68), Pittsburgh Pirates (1969-70), St. Louis Cardinals (1970), Boston Red Sox (1970) and Toronto Blue Jays (1977). Charles Oscar Hartenstein … Continue reading Obituary: Chuck Hartenstein (1942-2021)
RIP to Chuck Lindstrom, who only played one game in the majors -- but what a game he had. The son of Hall of Famer Freddie Lindstrom, he died on September 29 at the age of 85. Lindstrom played for the 1958 Chicago White Sox. Charles William Lindstrom was born in Chicago on September 7, … Continue reading Obituary: Chuck Lindstrom (1936-2021)
RIP to Eddie Robinson, who was the oldest living ballplayer and an All-Star first baseman, scout, general manager, author and podcaster. He died on Monday, October 4, at his ranch in Bastrop, Texas. At the time of his death, he was 100 years and 293 days old and was one of two centenarians. Robinson played … Continue reading Obituary: Eddie Robinson (1921-2021)
RIP to Tom Carroll, a .300 hitter in the major leagues -- even though that .300 batting average came in just 30 at-bats. He died on September 22, five days after his 85th birthday. Carroll played for the New York Yankees (1955-56) and Kansas City Athletics (1957). Thomas Edward Carroll was born in Jamaica, N.Y., … Continue reading Obituary: Tom Carroll (1936-2021)
RIP to Bill Sudakis, who was a starting third baseman for the Dodgers as part of an 8-year major-league career. He died on September 15 at the age of 75. Sudakis played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1968-71), New York Mets (1972), Texas Rangers (1973), New York Yankees (1974), California Angels (1975) and Cleveland Indians … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Sudakis (1946-2021)
A 40-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son died after a fall at Petco Park on Saturday, September 25. The incident happened minutes before the start of the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves ballgame, which started at 4:15 without delay. The names of the two people have not yet been released. (Update: police have identified … Continue reading Mother and son die in fall at Petco Park
RIP to Cloyd Boyer, the last surviving brother of the three baseball-playing Boyers. He died on September 20 in the St. Luke’s Care Center in Carthage, Mo. He was 94 years old. Boyer pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals (1949-52) and Kansas City Athletics (1955). He also coached at the major league level for the … Continue reading Obituary: Cloyd Boyer (1927-2021)
I'm working on a larger story about Shoeless Joe Jackson, but before we get into his life, let's talk about the city of Greenville, S.C. It's a charming town with a fine minor-league ballpark and plenty of good shops and restaurants. But if you're a baseball history fan, there is another big reason to visit. … Continue reading Greenville still loves Shoeless Joe Jackson
Georgia native Jerry McQuaig rose to prominence as a star football player for Mercer University. The sport where he made his professional debut was baseball, however. McQuaig debuted with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1934 before a brief career in the minor leagues and a much longer career in the world of amateur Georgia ball. Gerald … Continue reading Grave Story: Jerry McQuaig (1912-2001)
