RIP to Pete Koegel, who played in 62 games in the majors in the early 1970s. He was also a record-setting slugger in winter ball. The New York native died at Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, N.Y., on February 4, 2023. He was 75 years old. Koegel played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1970-71) and Philadelphia … Continue reading Obituary: Pete Koegel (1947-2023)
RIP to Tim McCarver, who won over countless baseball fans as both an All-Star catcher and an award-winning broadcaster. There aren't many, if any, people other than McCarver who could lay claim to a playing career and a broadcasting career that both spanned four decades. McCarver died on February 16 in Memphis, Tenn., at the … Continue reading Obutuary: Tim McCarver (1941-2023)
RIP to Ron Campbell, who was an infielder for the Cubs during the 1960s. He died on February 2 at the age of 82, at Bradley Healthcare & Rehab in Cleveland, Tenn. Campbell played for the Chicago Cubs from 1964 to 1966. Ronald Thomas Campbell was born in Chattanooga on April 5, 1940. He played … Continue reading Obituary: Ron Campbell (1940-2023)
RIP to Ron Tompkins, who pitched in 40 games in the majors in the 1960s and '70s. He is also one-half of a very sought-after baseball card. According to posts left by family and close friends, Tompkins died on February 3 at the age of 78. No cause of death was immediately available, but one … Continue reading Obituary: Ron Tompkins (1944-2023)
RIP to David Elder, a relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians in 2002 and 2003. He died on January 31 at the age of 47. Elder had been a baseball instructor at WOW Factor Southeast, a training facility in McDonough, Ga. In the days following his death, he was mourned not only his family and … Continue reading Obituary: David Elder (1975-2023)
RIP to Gary Peters, the 1963 Rookie of the Year and a two-time AL ERA leader. He was also one of the best hitting pitchers of his era. Peters died on January 26 at the age of 85. Peters pitched for the Chicago White Sox (1959-1969) and Boston Red Sox (1970-72). Gary Charles Peters was … Continue reading Obituary: Gary Peters (1937-2023)
RIP to Adalberto "Bert" Pena, an infielder who spent parts of six seasons with the Astros in the 1980s. It was reported that he died of esophageal cancer on January 19 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Peña was 63 years old. He played from the Houston Astros in 1981 and from 1983-87. Adalberto Peña was born … Continue reading Obituary: Bert Peña (1959?-2023)
RIP to Sal Bando, a three-time world champion with Oakland and the captain of one of the greatest baseball dynasties of the 1970s. Bando died after a five-year battle with cancer on January 20, on Oconomowoc, Wis. He was 78 years old. Bando played for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics (1966-1976) and Milwaukee Brewers (1977-1981). He … Continue reading Obituary: Sal Bando (1944-2023)
RIP to Frank Thomas, an All-Star slugger from the 1950s and '60s. He is not to be confused with the more recent, Hall of Fame member Frank Thomas. Between the two of them, they hit 806 home runs, which surely is a record for more homers hit by a single name. The elder Thomas died … Continue reading Obituary: Frank Thomas (1929-2023)
RIP to Bill Davis, a Hall of Fame baseball player at the University of Minnesota who also played in the major leagues in the 1960s. He died on January 13 in Edina, Minn., at the age of 80. Davis played for the Cleveland Indians (1965-66) and San Diego Padres (1969). Arthur Willard Davis was born … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Davis (1942-2023)
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