R.I.P. to Bill Mills, a catcher who played in 5 games for the 1944 Philadelphia Athletics. He died at a hospice facility in Gainesville, Fla., on August 9. He was 99 years old, and at the time of his passing, he was the second-oldest living major-league ballplayer. There are now 10 surviving Philadelphia Athletics ballplayers … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Mills (1919-2019)
R.I.P. to John Carbray, the founder of the Fresno Grizzles, the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals. He died from Alzheimer's disease on August 10 at the age of 80. Prior to founding the Grizzles, he had been active as a minor-league baseball executive going back to the 1960s. John Carbray was born on November … Continue reading Obituary: John Carbray (1938-2019)
R.I.P. to Ernie Bowman, a middle infielder for the San Francisco Giants from 1961-1963. He died on August 4, a week after celebrating his 84th birthday. Ernest Ferrell Bowman was born on July 28, 1935 in Johnson City, Tenn. He attended Science Hill High School and led both the baseball and basketball teams to state … Continue reading Obituary: Ernie Bowman (1935-2019)
R.I.P. to Mike Roarke, whose four seasons as a backup catcher launched a decades-long career as a coach and manager in the major and minor leagues. He died on Saturday, July 27 at the age of 88. According to his obituary, he died in his home town of West Warwick, R.I., surrounded by his family. … Continue reading Obituary: Mike Roarke (1930-2019)
R.I.P. to Loek van Mil, a Dutch pitcher who played in the minor leagues for the Twins, Angels, Reds and Indians. It has been reported that he died on July 28 from an accident at the age of 34. No other details have been made available at the moment. In addition to pitching in the … Continue reading Obituary: Loek van Mil (1984-2019)
R.I.P. to Jean Buckley, an outfielder in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) for three seasons. She died on July 7 at the age of 87. She played for the Kenosha Comets (1950-51) and Rockford Peaches (1952). Jean "Buckets" Buckley was born in Dorchester, Mass., on December 4, 1931. She grew up in Boston … Continue reading Obituary: Jean Buckley (1931-2019)
R.I.P. to Don Mossi, an All-Star pitcher equally at home in the bullpen or the starting rotation. It has been reported that he died on July 19 at the age of 90. Mossi pitched for the Cleveland Indians (1954-58), Detroit Tigers (1959-63), Chicago White Sox (1964) and Kansas City Athletics (1965). A post on his … Continue reading Obituary: Don Mossi (1929-2019)
R.I.P. to Elijah "Pumpsie" Green, a versatile infielder who has the distinction of being the first African-American ballplayer for the Boston Red Sox, the last MLB team to integrate. He died on July 17 at the age of 85. Green played for the Red Sox (1959-62) and New York Mets (1963). "Pumpsie Green occupies a … Continue reading Obituary: “Pumpsie” Green (1933-2019)
R.I.P. to Ernie Broglio, a 20-game winner and, yes, part of one of baseball's most infamous trades. His daughter announced that he died on July 16 at the age of 83. He had been battling cancer. Broglio pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals (1959-1964) and Chicago Cubs (1964-66). Ernie Broglio, left, and Stan Musial celebrate … Continue reading Obituary: Ernie Broglio (1935-2019)
R.I.P. to Joe Grzenda, the last pitcher ever for the Washington Senators and an early short relief specialist. He died on July 12 at his home in Covington, Pa., at the age of 82. Grzenda played for the Detroit Tigers (1961), Kansas City Athletics (1964, 1966), New York Mets (1967), Minnesota Twins (1969), Washington Senators … Continue reading Obituary: Joe Grzenda (1937-2019)
