RIP to Joe Pepitone, an All-Star and Gold Glove winner for the Yankees, though his on-field accomplishments were frequently overshadowed by his larger-than-life persona and off-field actions. He died in Kansas City, Mo., on March 13. He was 82 years old. Pepitone played for the New York Yankees (1962-69), Houston Astros (1970), Chicago Cubs (1970-73) … Continue reading Obituary: Joe Pepitone (1940-2023)
RIP to Jesús Alou, the youngest of the three Alou Brothers and part of an extensive baseball family. He died on March 10 at the age of 80, just two weeks before his birthday. Alou played for the San Francisco Giants (1963-68), Houston Astros (1969-73, 1978-79), Oakland Athletics (1973-74) and New York Mets (1975). Jesús … Continue reading Obituary: Jesús Alou (1942-2023)
RIP to Fred Marolewski, who played in one inning of one game for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1953. The first baseman and outfielder also played for 8 seasons in the minor leagues. Marolewski died on February 28 at the Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Ill. He was 94 years old. Frederick Daniel … Continue reading Obituary: Fred Marolewski (1928-2023)
RIP to Dan McGinn, who played for 5 seasons in the majors. Though he was a pitcher, some of his historical highlights came as a batter. McGinn died in his hometown of Omaha, Neb., on March 1. He was 79 years old. McGinn played for the Cincinnati Reds (1968), Montreal Expos (1969-71) and Chicago Cubs … Continue reading Obituary: Dan McGinn (1943-2023)
RIP to Roman Mejias, an outfielder who played in the major leagues for parts of 9 seasons in the 1950s and '60s -- even though he didn't reach the majors until he was 29. Mejias died on February 22 at the age of 97 in Sun City, Calif. In his career he played for the … Continue reading Obituary: Román Mejias (1925-2023)
RIP to Jean Faut, one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, and the only professional pitcher to throw two perfect games. Faut, 98, died on February 28 in the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, S.C. Faut played for the South Bend Blue Sox from … Continue reading Obituary: Jean Faut (1925-2023)
RIP to Dave Nicholson, a powerful outfielder who played for 7 seasons in the majors in the 1960s. He hit 61 homers in his career, but one of them is still considered as one of the longest ever hit. Nicholson died on February 25 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Ill. He was 83 years … Continue reading Obituary: Dave Nicholson (1939-2023)
RIP to Sandy Valdespino, a Cuban outfielder who played for 7 seasons in the major leagues. He died on February 26, a little over a month after his 84th birthday. He had been living at the Legacy Village assisted living facility in Moultrie, Ga. Valdespino played for the Minnesota Twins (1965-67), Atlanta Braves (1968), Houton … Continue reading Obituary: Sandy Valdespino (1939-2023)
RIP to Albie Pearson, an All-Star outfielder and the 1958 American League Rookie of the Year. He died on February 22 at the age of 88. Pearson, who was sometimes called "The Littlest Angel" for his diminutive size, played for the Washington Senators (1958-59), Baltimore Orioles (1959-60) and Los Angeles Angels (1961-66). Albert Gregory Pearson … Continue reading Obituary: Albie Pearson (1934-2023)
RIP to Venezuelan pitcher Alex Herrera, whose professional career took him all around the world and included a couple of stops in Cleveland. He died on February 16 at the age of 43. According to several reports, Herrera had been ill with a heart condition. Herrera played for the Cleveland Indians in 2002 and 2003. … Continue reading Obituary: Alex Herrera (1979-2023)
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