RIP to Dave Frost, who co-led the 1979 Angels in victories with 16. The Angels announced his death on April 17 at the age of 70. Bob Nightengale of USA Today is reporting that he died of injuries related to a car accident last month. Frost played for the Chicago White Sox (1977), California Angels … Continue reading Obituary: Dave Frost (1952-2023)
RIP to Don Leppert, an All-Star catcher who played for 4 seasons in the majors in the 1960s. He died on April 13 in Delaware, Ohio. He was 91 years old. He is also not to be confused with baseball's other Don Leppert, who played for the 1955 Orioles and who died in 2021. This … Continue reading Obituary: Don G. Leppert (1931-2023)
RIP to Paul Hinrichs, who pitched in 4 games for the 1951 Boston Red Sox. He died on April 9 at the age of 97 at Owensboro Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, Ky. After Hinrichs' baseball career was done, he entered into a life of service in the Lutheran ministry. Paul Edwin Hinrichs was born … Continue reading Obituary: Paul Hinrichs (1925-2023)
RIP to catcher Hobie Landrith, who played for seven teams in a 14-year major-league career. In his time, he was known for being one of the smallest catchers in baseball and for having one of the biggest voices. The New York Mets announced his death on April 6; he was 93 years old. Landrith played … Continue reading Obituary: Hobie Landrith (1930-2023)
RIP to Fred Klages, a star Pennsylvania athlete who pitched for the White Sox for parts of two seasons. He died on March 30 at the age of 79, according to social media posts made by family and friends. Klages played for the Chicago White Sox in 1966 and '67. Frederick Albert Antony Klages was … Continue reading Obituary: Fred Klages (1943-2023)
Larry Gilbert is one of the leading figures in the history of New Orleans baseball. While his major-league career was brief, he later became one of the most successful minor-league managers ever. Gilbert played for the Boston Braves in 1914 and 1915, but his managing career lasted until 1948. Lawrence William Gilbert was born in … Continue reading Grave Story: Larry Gilbert (1891-1965)
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)
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