Here lies Frank Bancroft, who managed seven different teams in his career, including one of the most remarkable teams of the 19th Century. He also became a successful business manager who instituted several baseball traditions we still hold dear. Bancroft managed the Worcester Ruby Legs (1880), Detroit Wolverines (1881-82), Cleveland Blues (1883), Providence Grays (1884-85), … Continue reading Grave Story: Frank Bancroft (1846-1921)
As we noted, Bobby Brown, the Yankees infielder turned cardiologist turned American League president, died on March 26 at the age of 96. He was remembered not only for his own illustrious life, but also for the fact that he was one of the last links -- if not THE last link -- to a … Continue reading Dr. Bobby Brown talks Yogi, Casey
RIP to Chuck Schilling, a slick-fielding second baseman who played for five seasons in the 1960s. He died on March 30 at the age of 83. He was living in West Chester, Pa., at the time of his death. Schilling played for the Boston Red Sox from 1961 until 1965. Charles Thomas Schilling was born … Continue reading Obituary: Chuck Schilling (1937-2021)
Here lies Clydell "Slick" Castleman, who had a couple of successful seasons as a starting pitcher in the 1930s before injuries – and a vindictive manager – ended his career at the age of 25. In his retirement, he took on the noble goal of trying to teach Tennesseans to be better drivers. Castleman pitched … Continue reading Grave Story: Clydell “Slick” Castleman
RIP to Ken Reitz, a Gold Glove third baseman who played for 11 seasons in the majors. He died unexpectedly on March 31 at his home in St. Charles, Mo., at the age of 69. No cause of death has been discovered yet, though foul play had been ruled out. Brett Reitz, his son, issued … Continue reading Obituary: Ken Reitz (1951-2021)
RIP to Mike Bell, a part of the three-generation Bell baseball family and the bench coach for the Minnesota Twins. He died in Arizona on March 26 at the age of 46 from kidney cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer in January 2021 and underwent surgery to remove a kidney and part of his liver. … Continue reading Obituary: Mike Bell (1974-2021)
RIP to Joe Cunningham, an All-Star first baseman/outfielder and a long-time part of the Cardinals organization. He died on March 25 while under hospice care at his home in Chesterfield, Mo. He was 89 years old. Cunningham played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1954, 1956-61), Chicago White Sox (1962-64) and Washington Senators (1964-66). Joseph Robert … Continue reading Obituary: Joe Cunningham (1931-2021)
RIP to Dr. Bobby Brown, a Yankees infielder on four World Champion teams, then cardiologist, then American League president. He died on March 26 at his home in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 96 years old. Brown played for the New York Yankees (1946-52, 1954) and was the American League president from 1984 until 1994. … Continue reading Obituary: Bobby Brown (1924-2021)
RIP to Randy Tate, a right-handed pitcher who was a part of the New York Mets starting rotation for the 1975 season. His sister announced on Facebook that he died on March 25 from complications of COVID-19. He was 68 years old. Cindy Tate Agee posted on March 25: "My brother Randy passed away today … Continue reading Obituary: Randy Tate (1952-2021)
RIP to Ed Armbrister, an outfielder who, intentional or not, was part of one of the most notorious moments in World Series history. He died on March 17 in Nassau, Bahamas, after battling diabetes for several years. He was 72 years old. Armbrister played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1973 until 1977 and is one … Continue reading Obituary: Ed Armbrister (1948-2021)
