RIP to Frank Robinson, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the only player to win the MVP Award in both the American and National Leagues, the first African-American manager in baseball history, and one of its most underrated superstars. He died on February 7, 2019 at the age of 83. It was … Continue reading Obituary: Frank Robinson (1935-2019)
Here lies Todd Frohwirth, a relief pitcher whose submarine-style delivery made him one of the more recognizable relievers in baseball in the late 1980s and early ‘90s. He pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies (1987-90), Baltimore Orioles (1991-93), Boston Red Sox (1994) and California Angels (1996). Frohwirth was born in Milwaukee, Wis. on September 28, 1962. … Continue reading Grave Story: Todd Frohwirth (1962-2017)
RIP to "Dirty Al" Gallagher, a third baseman who went on to a long career as a manager in the minor leagues and independent leagues. He died on December 6 in Fresno, Calif. at the age of 73. Gallagher played for the San Francisco Giants (1970-73) and California Angels (1973) Gallagher, whose full name was … Continue reading Obituary: Al Gallagher (1945-2018)
RIP to Carlos "Bobby" Treviño, a who had a long career in the Mexican league as well as a brief tryout with the California Angels in 1968. He died on December 5 at the age of 73. He was the older brother of former MLB catcher Alex Treviño. Carlos Treviño was born in Monterrey, Mexico, … Continue reading Obituary: Carlos “Bobby” Treviño (1945-2018)
