RIP to Cecil Perkins, a pitcher whose seven-year minor-league career included a brief stint with the New York Yankees in 1967. He died on October 28 at the age of 80. Cecil Boyce Perkins was born in Baltimore on December 1, 1940. He was a pitching star at Howard County High School in Ellicott Coty, … Continue reading Obituary: Cecil Perkins (1940-2021)
RIP to Jerry Remy, an All-Star second baseman and a broadcaster for the Boston Red Sox for more than 30 years. He died on October 30 at the age of 68, after a long battle with lung cancer. He acted as a color commentator for Red Sox games from 1988 up through this August, when … Continue reading Obituary: Jerry Remy (1952-2021)
RIP to Tim Thompson, a catcher for several teams in the 1950s and a scout for several decades after his playing career ended. He died on October 25 in his home in Lewistown, Pa., at the age of 97. Sadly, his wife of 78 years, Lois, died on October 27, also at the age of … Continue reading Obituary: Tim Thompson (1924-2021)
Here lies Eric Show, the ace of the Padres pitching staff for several years. He was a number of other things in his relatively short life -- a jazz musician, philosopher, conservative iconoclast, participant in one of baseball's most memorable moments, and one of the game's biggest enigmas. Show played for the San Diego Padres … Continue reading Grave Story: Eric Show (1956-1994)
RIP to Rich Barry, a powerful slugger in the minors who served as a pinch-hitter and outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969. He died on October 9 at the age of 81. At the time of his death, he was living in Studio City, Calif. Richard Donovan Barry was born on September 12, 1940, … Continue reading Obituary: Rich Barry (1940-2021)
RIP to Mike Overy, a relief pitcher with the California Angels in 1976. He died on September 22 in Sun City West, Arizona. He was 70 years old. Harry Michael Overy was born in Clinton, Ill., on January 27, 1951. He attended Clinton High School and, when he wasn't pitching on that team, played on … Continue reading Obituary: Mike Overy (1951-2021)
RIP to Ray Fosse, an All-Star catcher and a much-loved broadcaster for the Oakland A's. Carol Fosse, his wife of 51 years, announced that he died on October 13, after a 16-year battle with cancer. For most of that time, the Fosse family kept his illness private. It was only in August of 2021 that … Continue reading Obituary: Ray Fosse (1947-2021)
It’s time to talk about one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. And while much of Shoeless Joe Jackson’s life is still the subject of debate and misconception, I think baseball fans can at least agree on that much. Jackson played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1908-09), Cleveland Naps/Indians (1910-15) and Chicago White Sox (1915-20). … Continue reading Grave Story: Shoeless Joe Jackson (1887-1951)
RIP to pitcher Chuck Hartenstein, a college star who went on to have a 6-year career in the majors. He died on October 2 at the age of 79. Hartenstein played for the Chicago Cubs (1965-68), Pittsburgh Pirates (1969-70), St. Louis Cardinals (1970), Boston Red Sox (1970) and Toronto Blue Jays (1977). Charles Oscar Hartenstein … Continue reading Obituary: Chuck Hartenstein (1942-2021)
RIP to Chuck Lindstrom, who only played one game in the majors -- but what a game he had. The son of Hall of Famer Freddie Lindstrom, he died on September 29 at the age of 85. Lindstrom played for the 1958 Chicago White Sox. Charles William Lindstrom was born in Chicago on September 7, … Continue reading Obituary: Chuck Lindstrom (1936-2021)
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