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)
RIP to Don Gile, a first baseman and catcher for the Red Sox in the 1950s and early '60s. He died of natural causes on March 5 at the age of 85. No place of death was immediately available, but he was living in Oklahoma at the time of his passing. Gile played for the … Continue reading Obituary: Don Gile (1935-2021)
RIP to Rheal Cormier, a lefty pitcher in the majors for 16 years and a member of multiple Canadian national teams as well. He died on March 8, about a year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 53 years old. Cormier played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1991-94), Boston Red Sox (1995, 1999-2000), … Continue reading Obituary: Rheal Cormier (1967-2021)
RIP to Stan Williams, an intimidating All-Star pitcher and a long-time pitching coach. He died on February 20 at his home in Laughlin, Nev., at the age of 84. According to his son, Stan Jr., he was hospitalized on Feb. 11 and was in hospice care for cardio-pulmonary illness. Williams played for the Los Angeles … Continue reading Obituary: Stan Williams (1936-2021)
RIP to Juan Pizarro, who had one of the greatest pitching careers of any Puerto Rican pitcher. Counting all his work in the major leagues, minor leagues and foreign leagues, he is estimated to have won over 400 games. He died on February 18, 2021, in Puerto Rico at the age of 84. According to … Continue reading Obituary: Juan Pizarro (1937-2021)
RIP to Lew Krausse, a second-generation pitcher who had the distinction of being the first pitcher in Milwaukee Brewers history. He died on February 16 at the age of 77. Krausse, who was living in Holt, Mo., died in hospice care in Kansas City from cancer. Krausse pitched for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics (1961, 1964-69), … Continue reading Obituary: Lew Krausse (1943-2021)
RIP to Billy Conigliaro, who was the first draft pick in Red Sox history. He also was the younger brother of Sox phenom Tony Conigliaro. He died on February 10 at the age of 73. No cause of death has been given, though his family did say that he died at his home in Beverly, … Continue reading Obituary: Billy Conigliaro (1947-2021)
RIP to Roger Moret, who was one of the aces on the Red Sox pitching staff as they reached the World Series in 1975. The lefthander was also one of the most dominant pitchers in Puerto Rican baseball. He died on December 7 in his home of Guayama, Puerto Rico, at the age of 71 … Continue reading Obituary: Rogelio “Roger” Moret (1949-2020)
RIP to Bill Spanswick, a celebrated athlete in his hometown of Enfield, Conn., who pitched for a season in the majors. He died on December 2 in Enfield at the age of 82. Spanswick played for the Boston Red Sox in 1964. William Henry Spanswick was born in Springfield, Mass., on July 8, 1938. However, … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Spanswick (1938-2020)
RIP to "Fireball" Fred Wenz, who pitched for two different teams in the late 1960s. Though his career was short, he still had a couple of remarkable accomplishments on the mound -- one good, one not so good. He died on October 6 at his home in Branchburg, N.J. He was 79 years old. Wenz … Continue reading Obituary: Fred Wenz (1941-2020)
