RIP to outfielder Ricky Nelson, who spent parts of four seasons with the Seattle Mariners in the 1980s. He died on November 19 from complications of COVID-19. He was 62 years old. His death was announced by former ball player and fellow Arizona resident Jimmy Driscoll and has been confirmed by his daughter, Ashley Guller. … Continue reading Obituary: Ricky Nelson (1959-2021)
RIP to Bill Virdon, who was both an award-winning outfielder and an award-winning manager in a baseball career that spanned six decades. He died on November 22 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 90. He and his wife, Shirley, had recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. His passing was announced by the Pittsburgh Pirates, … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Virdon (1931-2021)
RIP to Doug Jones, an All-Star closer who was the epitome of "late-bloomer." Of his 303 career saves, 302 of them were recorded after his 30th birthday. Jones died on November 22 at the age of 64. Former pitcher Greg Swindell announced on Twitter that his friend and ex-teammate Jones had died from complications of … Continue reading Obituary: Doug Jones (1957-2021)
RIP to reliever Jerry Johnson, who pitched for seven teams in a 10-year career in the 1960s and '70s. The Canyon Lake, Calif., resident died on November 15 at the age of 77 from Lewy Body Dementia and COPD. Johnson pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies (1968-69), St. Louis Cardinals (1970), San Francisco Giants (1970-72), Cleveland … Continue reading Obituary: Jerry Johnson (1943-2021)
RIP to Duane Wilson, who was the starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in two games games in 1958. He died on November 9 at the age of 87. Wilson was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Wichita, Kan. Duane Lewis Wilson was born in Wichita on June 29, 1934. Even as a … Continue reading Obituary: Duane Wilson (1934-2021)
RIP to Julio Lugo, a part of the 2007 World Champion Red Sox and six other teams as well. He died on November 15, 2021, reportedly from a heart attack he suffered while leaving a gym, at the age of 45. He would have celebrated his 46th birthday the next day. Lugo's death was originally … Continue reading Obituary: Julio Lugo (1975-2021)
RIP to Memo Luna, the first Mexican left-handed pitcher in the major leagues. He died on November 8 in Mexico at the age of 91. His playing career both started and ended in Mexico, but he also pitched one game for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1954. Guillermo Romero Luna was born in Mexico City, … Continue reading Obituary: Guillermo “Memo” Luna (1930-2021)
RIP to Dave Roberts, the Panamanian outfielder/first baseman who played in the National League in the 1960s. He died on October 2 in Huntsville Ala., at the age of 88. Roberts played for the Houston Colt .45s (1962, 1964) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1966) before embarking on a successful career in Japan with the Sankei/Yakult Swallows … Continue reading Obituary: Dave L. Roberts (1933-2021)
RIP to left-handed pitcher Pedro Feliciano, who for a time was one of the most frequently used relievers in baseball. He died in his sleep on Monday, November 8, at his home in Puerto Rico. He was 45 years old. During his final season in the majors, it was discovered he had a rare genetic … Continue reading Obituary: Pedro Feliciano (1976-2021)
RIP to Billy Moran, an All-Star second infielder who had a 7-year career in the majors in the 1950s and '60s. He died on October 21 at the age of 87. Moran played for the Cleveland Indians (1958-59, 1964-65) and Los Angeles Angels (1961-64). William Nelson Moran was born in Montgomery, Ala., on November 27, … Continue reading Obituary: Billy Moran (1933-2021)
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