RIP to catcher Hobie Landrith, who played for seven teams in a 14-year major-league career. In his time, he was known for being one of the smallest catchers in baseball and for having one of the biggest voices. The New York Mets announced his death on April 6; he was 93 years old. Landrith played … Continue reading Obituary: Hobie Landrith (1930-2023)
RIP to Dave Nicholson, a powerful outfielder who played for 7 seasons in the majors in the 1960s. He hit 61 homers in his career, but one of them is still considered as one of the longest ever hit. Nicholson died on February 25 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Ill. He was 83 years … Continue reading Obituary: Dave Nicholson (1939-2023)
RIP to Albie Pearson, an All-Star outfielder and the 1958 American League Rookie of the Year. He died on February 22 at the age of 88. Pearson, who was sometimes called "The Littlest Angel" for his diminutive size, played for the Washington Senators (1958-59), Baltimore Orioles (1959-60) and Los Angeles Angels (1961-66). Albert Gregory Pearson … Continue reading Obituary: Albie Pearson (1934-2023)
RIP to outfielder Fred Valentine, who played for seven seasons in the American League in the 1950s and 1960s. He also took part in the desegregation of the minor leagues, as the color barriers in professional baseball leagues and teams across the United States fell. Valentine died on December 26 at the age of 87. … Continue reading Obituary: Fred Valentine (1935-2022)
RIP to Pete Burnside, who pitched for four different teams over 8 seasons in the 1950s and '60s. He died on August 26 at the age of 92, with his family by his side. He was married to his wife, Suzette, for 58 years, and they had three children -- Beth, Jim and John. Burnside … Continue reading Obituary: Pete Burnside (1930-2022)
RIP to Dwight Smith, a Rookie of the Year runner-up in 1989 and a sparkplug of one on the best Cubs teams of the last half century. The Atlanta Braves, with whom he won a World Series championship in 1995, reported that he died on July 22 at the age of 58. Legacy.com has stated … Continue reading Obituary: Dwight Smith (1963-2022)
RIP to Tommy Davis, an All-Star and two-time National League batting champion. He died at his home in Phoenix on April 3 at the age of 83. Davis played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1959-66), New York Mets (1967), Chicago White Sox (1968), Seattle Pilots (1969), Houston Astros (1969-70), Oakland Athletics (1970, 1971), Chicago Cubs … Continue reading Obituary: Tommy Davis (1939-2022)
RIP to Pete Ward, who started his career as an Orioles prospect before becoming a rookie sensation with the White Sox. He died on March 16 from Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 84. Ward played for the Baltimore Orioles (1962), Chicago White Sox (1963-1969) and New York Yankees (1970). Peter Thomas Ward was born … Continue reading Obituary: Pete Ward (1937-2022)
RIP to Ike Delock, who pitched for 11 seasons in the American League in the 1950s and '60s. He died on February 28 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, N.C. He was 92 years old and had been suffering from dementia. Delock played for the Boston Red Sox (1952-53; 1955-63) and Baltimore Orioles (1963). Ivan Martin … Continue reading Obituary: Ike Delock (1929-2022)
RIP to Vic Roznovsky, a backup catcher for five years in the major leagues and part of the 1966 World Champion Orioles team. He died in his home in Fresno, Calif., on January 18, at the age of 83. Roznovsky played for the Chicago Cubs (1964-65), Baltimore Orioles (1966-67) and Philadelphia Phillies (1969). Victor Joseph … Continue reading Obituary: Vic Roznovsky (1938-2022)
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