RIP to Rudy Hernández, the first native Dominican pitcher to appear in the American or National League. His family reported that he died on Wednesday, November 23, in Condado, Puerto Rico, at the age of 90. Hernández also holds a rare distinction of playing for two different Washington Senators franchises in consecutive seasons. He played … Continue reading Obituary: Rudy Hernández (1931-2022)
RIP to Dave Hillman, a pitcher from the 1950s and '60s who suffered from poor support and freak injuries throughout his career. He also was the oldest living ex-Red and Ex-Met. He died on November 20 from natural causes at his assisted care facility in Kingsport, Tenn. He was 95 years old. Hillman pitched for … Continue reading Obituary: Dave Hillman (1927-2022)
RIP to Jack Reed, a backup Yankees outfielder who earned the nickname of "Mantle's Legs" because he frequently replaced Mickey Mantle in the late innings of ballgames. Reed, a resident of Silver City, Miss., for most of his life, died on November 10 at the age of 89. He played for the New York Yankees … Continue reading Obituary: Jack Reed (1933-2022)
RIP to Chuck Carr, who led the National League in stolen bases in 1993 as a popular member of the expansion Marlins. Several friends and family members have posted on social media that Carr died on November 12 at the age of 55 after battling cancer. Carr played for the New York Mets (1990-91), St. … Continue reading Obituary: Chuck Carr (1967-2022)
Here lies Tommy Hanson, a power pitcher and a Rookie of the Year contender in 2009. He won 10+ games in four of his five big-league season before injuries and family tragedy curtailed his career. Hanson played for the Atlanta Braves (2009-2012) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2013). Thomas J Hanson was born in … Continue reading Grave Story: Tommy Hanson (1986-2015)
Here lies Jimmy Wood, an early baseball star and one of the organizers of Chicago’s first-ever professional baseball team. His playing career might have lasted a good bit longer if not for an unfortunate attempt at home surgery. Wood played in the National Association for the Chicago White Stockings (1871), Troy Haymakers (1872), Brooklyn Eckfords … Continue reading Grave Story: Jimmy Wood (1843-1927)
Here lies Pete Van Wieren, aka “The Professor,” who was one-third of one of the most influential broadcast booths in baseball history. He, along with Ernie Johnson Sr. and Skip Caray, were the voices of the Atlanta Braves during their time on TBS. Between his work on television and radio, Van Wieren called Braves games … Continue reading Grave Story: Pete Van Wieren (1944-2014)
RIP to pitcher Jim Bailey, who appeared in 3 games with the Cincinnati Reds in 1959. In that short time, he had the distinction of being part of a rare brother pitcher-catcher battery, along with brother Ed Bailey. Jim Bailey died in Ten Mile, Tenn., on October 12. He was 87 years old. James Hopkins … Continue reading Obituary: Jim Bailey (1934-2022)
RIP to Moe Savransky, who appeared briefly as a reliever for the 1954 Cincinnati Reds. He died in Alpharetta, Ga., on October 13, at the age of 93. At the time of his passing, he was the oldest living Jewish baseball player. Morris Savransky was born in Cleveland on January 13, 1929. His parents, Barney … Continue reading Obituary: Moe Savransky (1929-2022)
RIP to Ed Olivares, who appeared in two dozen games for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1960 and '61. He was also the father of former major-league pitcher Omar Olivares. He died on October 14 in Puerto Rico. Olivares was reportedly 83 years old but was likely 84. According to Baseball Reference and Major League … Continue reading Obituary: Ed Olivares (1937-2022)
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