RIP to pitcher Joe Horlen, a standout college pitcher before embarking on a 12-year, All-Star career in the majors. His alma mater, Oklahoma State University, reported that he died on April 11 in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 84. He had suffered from Alzheimer's Disease for several years. Horlen played for the Chicago … Continue reading Obituary: Joe Horlen (1937-2022)
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)
Here lies Ralph Kreitz, who played in 7 games for the Chicago White Sox in 1911. But despite his short major-league career, he managed to become a South Side hero, thanks to one exhibition game. Ralph Wesley Kreitz was born in Plum Creek, Neb., on November 13, 1885. His parents, Martin and Bertha (Branch) Kreitz, … Continue reading Grave Story: Ralph Kreitz (1885-1941)
RIP to Julio Cruz, a slick-fielding, base-stealing threat in the late 1970s and '80s. He was also a Spanish commentator for the Mariners for many years. He died on February 22 from cancer at the age of 67. Cruz played for the Seattle Mariners (1977-83) and Chicago White Sox (1983-86). Julio Louis Cruz was born … Continue reading Obituary: Julio Cruz (1954-2022)
The Chicago White Sox have a long and frequently glorious history--with legendary teams, renowned players and memorable moments. But you lose one lousy World Series on purpose, and that's all anybody talks about. There's so much more to the White Sox than the fact that a bunch of their players threw the 1919 World Series. … Continue reading Losing to win: Tony La Russa & the 1981 split season
RIP to LaMarr Hoyt, a Cy Young Award-winning pitcher for the 1983 “Winning Ugly” White Sox. He died on November 29 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. Hoyt played for the Chicago White Sox (1979-84) and San Diego Padres (1985-86). "He genuinely loved being a part of the White Sox … Continue reading Obituary: LaMarr Hoyt (1955-2021)
It’s time to talk about one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. And while much of Shoeless Joe Jackson’s life is still the subject of debate and misconception, I think baseball fans can at least agree on that much. Jackson played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1908-09), Cleveland Naps/Indians (1910-15) and Chicago White Sox (1915-20). … Continue reading Grave Story: Shoeless Joe Jackson (1887-1951)
RIP to Chuck Lindstrom, who only played one game in the majors -- but what a game he had. The son of Hall of Famer Freddie Lindstrom, he died on September 29 at the age of 85. Lindstrom played for the 1958 Chicago White Sox. Charles William Lindstrom was born in Chicago on September 7, … Continue reading Obituary: Chuck Lindstrom (1936-2021)
RIP to Eddie Robinson, who was the oldest living ballplayer and an All-Star first baseman, scout, general manager, author and podcaster. He died on Monday, October 4, at his ranch in Bastrop, Texas. At the time of his death, he was 100 years and 293 days old and was one of two centenarians. Robinson played … Continue reading Obituary: Eddie Robinson (1921-2021)
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