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)
Here lies Orville Woodruff, a slick fielder whose major-league career consisted of two seasons, six years apart. Woodruff played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1904 and 1910. He listed as “Sam Woodruff” on Baseball Reference and all the stat sites for reasons that I have not determined. Orville Francis Woodruff was born in Chilo, Ohio, … Continue reading Obituary: Orville (Sam) Woodruff (1876-1937)
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is justifiably honored for being the first (and to date only) professional women's baseball league in the United States. Formed during World War II, it lasted, in one form or another, into the 1950s. The women who played are baseball pioneers who lived in obscurity for far too long. … Continue reading A league of their own… in 1905
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)
RIP to Les Rohr, who pitched in a total of 6 games in the major leagues, but one of those games was for one of the most famous championship teams of all-time. He died on November 6 at his home in Billings, Mont., at the age of 74. Rohr played for the New York Mets … Continue reading Obituary: Les Rohr (1946-2020)
Here lies Nolen Richardson, a third baseman/shortstop who was known for his fielding ability — his hitting ability, not so much. He played for the Detroit Tigers (1929, 1931-32), New York Yankees (1935) and Cincinnati Reds (1938-39). He also served, all too briefly, as the head coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs baseball team … Continue reading Grave Story: Nolen Richardson (1903-1951)
RIP to Hal Dues, who pitched for three seasons with the Expos in 1970s. He died on October 20 in Dickinson, Texas, at the age of 66. Dues pitched for the Montreal Expos from 1977-78 and 1980. Hal Joseph Dues was born in La Marque, Texas, on September 22, 1954. He was one of six … Continue reading Obituary: Hal Dues (1954-2020)
