RIP to Paul Hinrichs, who pitched in 4 games for the 1951 Boston Red Sox. He died on April 9 at the age of 97 at Owensboro Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, Ky. After Hinrichs' baseball career was done, he entered into a life of service in the Lutheran ministry. Paul Edwin Hinrichs was born … Continue reading Obituary: Paul Hinrichs (1925-2023)
RIP to Roman Mejias, an outfielder who played in the major leagues for parts of 9 seasons in the 1950s and '60s -- even though he didn't reach the majors until he was 29. Mejias died on February 22 at the age of 97 in Sun City, Calif. In his career he played for the … Continue reading Obituary: Román Mejias (1925-2023)
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 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 Lee Tinsley, an outfielder for 5 seasons in the 1990s with three different teams. He also had a lengthy coaching career. Tinsley died on January 12 in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 53. Tinsley played for the Seattle Mariners (1993, 1997), Boston Red Sox (1994-95, 1996) and Philadelphia Phillies (1996). Lee Owen … Continue reading Obituary: Lee Tinsley (1969-2023)
RIP to Denny Doyle, an infielder for 8 seasons in the majors in the 1970s and an influential baseball instructor. A resident of Winter Garden, Fla., Doyle died on December 20 at the age of 78. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1970-73), California Angels (1974-75) and Boston Red Sox (1975-77) Robert Dennis Doyle was … Continue reading Obituary: Denny Doyle (1944-2022)
RIP to Dave Hillman, a pitcher from the 1950s and '60s who suffered from poor support and freak injuries throughout his career. He also was the oldest living ex-Red and Ex-Met. He died on November 20 from natural causes at his assisted care facility in Kingsport, Tenn. He was 95 years old. Hillman pitched for … Continue reading Obituary: Dave Hillman (1927-2022)
RIP to Dick Ellsworth, who was an All-Star with the Cubs as part of a 13-year pitching career in the major leagues. He died on October 10 at the age of 82 from cancer. Ellsworth played for the Chicago Cubs (1958, 1960-66), Philadelphia Phillies (1967), Boston Red Sox (1968-69), Cleveland Indians (1969-70) and Milwaukee Brewers … Continue reading Obituary: Dick Ellsworth (1940-2022)
RIP to Anthony Varvaro, a reliever who pitched for 6 seasons in the 2010s. He retired from baseball in 2016 in order to become a policeman with the New York Port Authority. Varvaro, 37, was killed on September 11 while driving to a memorial event in Lower Manhattan for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. … Continue reading Obituary: Anthony Varvaro (1984-2022)
RIP to Lee Thomas, who was an All-Star as a ballplayer and the architect of a pennant-winning team as a baseball executive. He died on August 31 at the age of 86 in his home in Chesterfield, Mo. He had been on hospice care following a long illness. Thomas played for the New York Yankees … Continue reading Obituary: Lee Thomas (1936-2022)
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