I introduced you to catcher and manager Lee Fohl not long ago. Fohl was a good manager in the majors who was just a couple of moves away from being considered a great manager. In his era (he managed from 1915-1926), he was a rarity for a couple of reasons. First of all, he became … Continue reading Player gets released, wins game anyway
RIP to Bill Bartholomay, the former owner of the Braves who moved the team to Atlanta. He died on March 25 after a brief illness at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Doctors, according to the Atlanta Constitution-Journal, reported that he suffered from a respiratory infection that was not the coronavirus COVID-19. He was 91 years old. The … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Bartholomay (1928-2020)
Here lies Lee Fohl, who led three teams in an 11-year career as a manager in the big leagues. He also had the briefest of playing careers as a catcher. Fohl played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1902) and Cincinnati Reds (1903) and managed the Cleveland Indians (1915-1919), St. Louis Browns (1921-1923) and Boston Red Sox … Continue reading Grave Story: Lee Fohl (1876-1965)
RIP to Jim Wynn, the first great slugger in Houston Astros history. Nicknamed "The Toy Cannon" for his 5'9" height and massive power, Wynn died on Wednesday, March 26 at the age of 78. A three-time All-Star in his 15-year career, Wynn played for the Astros (1963-73), Los Angeles Dodgers (1974-75), Atlanta Braves (1976), New … Continue reading Obituary: Jim Wynn (1942-2020)
RIP to Bob Stephenson, a former middle infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, a former oilman and a great benefactor to his alma mater, the University of Oklahoma. It was announced on Facebook by a family friend that he died on March 20 at the age of 91. Stephenson played for the 1955 St. Louis … Continue reading Obituary: Bob Stephenson (1928-2020)
RIP to Hank Workman, a renowned baseball player for the University of Southern California who also had a 2-game career in the major leagues. Workman died on March 16 at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., according to the USC Trojans athletics website. He was 94 years old. Workman was a pinch-hitter and first baseman … Continue reading Obituary: Hank Workman (1926-2020)
Here lies Gabby Hartnett, a Hall of Famer, a frequent participant in historic baseball events and one of the greatest catchers of the early 20th Century. He played for the Chicago Cubs (1922-40) and New York Giants (1941). Charles Leo Hartnett was born in Woonsocket, R.I., on December 20, 1900, but he grew up in … Continue reading Grave Story: Gabby Hartnett (1900-1972)
Here lies Joe Delahanty, who had a long and pretty successful minor- and independent-league career before playing for a short time in the major leagues. Delahanty, an outfielder and second baseman, played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1907-1909. Joe Delahanty's grave in Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland. Joseph Nicholas Delahanty was born on October 18, 1875 … Continue reading Grave Story: Joe Delahanty (1875-1936)
RIP to Jarrod Patterson, a corner infielder who had two brief stints in the major leagues as well as a pretty substantial career in the minors and in indie ball. Patterson, 46, was killed in a car accident on March 11. He played for the Detroit Tigers (2001) and Kansas City Royals (2003). According to … Continue reading Obituary: Jarrod Patterson (1973-2020)
RIP to Ruth Born, a pitcher in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She died in Valparaiso, Ind., on March 10 at the age of 94. Born was a pitcher for the South Bend Blue Sox in the team's (and the league's) inaugural season of 1943. Source: The Times (Muenster, Ind.), February 7. 2006 Ruth … Continue reading Obituary: Ruth Born (1925-2020)
