RIP to two-time All-Star infielder and in-demand hitting coach Denis Menke. His family announced that he died in Tarpon Springs, Fla., on December 1. He was 80 years old. Menke played for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1962-67), Houston Astros (1968-71, 1974) and Cincinnati Reds (1972-73). Denis John Menke was born in Bancroft, Iowa, on July 21, … Continue reading Obituary: Denis Menke (1940-2020)
RIP to Roger Moret, who was one of the aces on the Red Sox pitching staff as they reached the World Series in 1975. The lefthander was also one of the most dominant pitchers in Puerto Rican baseball. He died on December 7 in his home of Guayama, Puerto Rico, at the age of 71 … Continue reading Obituary: Rogelio “Roger” Moret (1949-2020)
RIP to Dick Allen, one of the most feared sluggers of his era and a 7-time All-Star, Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year. His family announced on his social media accounts that Allen died on December 7 in his home town of Wampum, Pa. He was 78 years old. Allen played for the … Continue reading Obituary: Dick Allen (1942-2020)
RIP to Chico Fernandez, a utility infielder for the Baltimore Orioles in 1968. He has died at the age of 81. His death has been confirmed by a couple of sources, although the details are scarce. There is a discrepancy about the date — it was either November 26 or 30. Baseball Reference has gone … Continue reading Obituary: Lorenzo “Chico” Fernandez (1939-2020)
RIP to Bill Spanswick, a celebrated athlete in his hometown of Enfield, Conn., who pitched for a season in the majors. He died on December 2 in Enfield at the age of 82. Spanswick played for the Boston Red Sox in 1964. William Henry Spanswick was born in Springfield, Mass., on July 8, 1938. However, … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Spanswick (1938-2020)
RIP to Tommy Sandt, who had a brief career as a major-league infielder before embarking on a long and influential career as a minor- and major-league coach. He died on December 1 at the age of 69. He was living in Lake Oswego, Ore., at the time of his death. Sandt played for the Oakland … Continue reading Obituary: Tommy Sandt (1950-2020)
RIP to Bob Miller, a relief pitcher and one of the last surviving members of one of the all-time great Phillies teams. He died on November 27 from natural causes at the age of 94. Miller, one of four Bob Millers to play professional baseball, played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1949-1958. (The other Bob … Continue reading Obituary: Bob Miller (1926-2020)
RIP to Dan Pfister, who had two separate careers in sports -- one as a pitcher in the major leagues, and one as a Hall of Fame softball player. He died on November 9 at the age of 83. Pfister played for the Kansas City Athletics from 1961-64. Daniel Albin Pfister was born in Plainfield, … Continue reading Obituary: Dan Pfister (1936-2020)
RIP to Lindy McDaniel, who for more than 20 years was one of the game's top relief pitchers. He died on November 14 at an urgent care center in Carrollton, Texas, from COVID-19. He was 84 years old. McDaniel played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1955-62), Chicago Cubs (1963-65), San Francisco Giants (1966-68), New York … Continue reading Obituary: Lindy McDaniel (1935-2020)
RIP to Foster Castleman, an infielder for five seasons in the National League and a part of the 1954 World Champion Giants. He died on November 9 at Freedom Pointe in The Villages, Fla. He was 89 years old. Castleman played for the New York Giants (1954-57) and Baltimore Orioles (1958). Foster Ephraim Castleman Jr. … Continue reading Obituary: Foster Castleman (1931-2020)
