RIP to Grover "Deacon" Jones, who played briefly in the majors before embarking on a long career as a coach and scout. He was also an integral part in the formation of a professional ballclub in Sugar Land, Texas. Jones died in Sugar Land on May 7, at the age of 89. He played for … Continue reading Obituary: “Deacon” Jones (1934-2023)
RIP to Dennis Ribant, a Detroit native who played for the 1968 World Champion Tigers, as a part of his 6-year journey in the major leagues. The resident of Newport Coast, Calif., died on April 24 at the age of 81. Ribant pitched for the New York Mets (1964-66), Pittsburgh Pirates (1967), Detroit Tigers (1968), … Continue reading Obituary: Dennis Ribant (1941-2023)
RIP to Dave Frost, who co-led the 1979 Angels in victories with 16. The Angels announced his death on April 17 at the age of 70. Bob Nightengale of USA Today is reporting that he died of injuries related to a car accident last month. Frost played for the Chicago White Sox (1977), California Angels … Continue reading Obituary: Dave Frost (1952-2023)
RIP to Fred Klages, a star Pennsylvania athlete who pitched for the White Sox for parts of two seasons. He died on March 30 at the age of 79, according to social media posts made by family and friends. Klages played for the Chicago White Sox in 1966 and '67. Frederick Albert Antony Klages was … Continue reading Obituary: Fred Klages (1943-2023)
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 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 Tom Flanigan, a pitcher with two trips to the major leagues, four years apart. He died on December 8 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood, Ky. He was 88 years old. Flanigan played for the Chicago White Sox (1954) and St. Louis Cardinals (1958). Source: The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.), April 26, … Continue reading Obituary: Tom Flanigan (1934-2022)
RIP to Marv Staehle, who played for parts of 7 seasons in the major leagues -- and hit over .400 in three of them! He died in Lake Geneva, Wis., on September 30, at the age of 80. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease around 2015. Staehle played for the Chicago White Sox (1964-67), … Continue reading Obituary: Marv Staehle (1942-2022)
RIP to Ken Frailing, a left-handed pitcher who was part of one of the more infamous trades between the Cubs and White Sox. He died unexpectedly on August 25 at the age of 74 -- his death was announced by members of his family and members of the Sarasota (Fla.) Alliance Church where he was … Continue reading Obituary: Ken Frailing (1948-2022)
RIP to Bob Locker, a durable (and record-setting) relief pitcher who appeared in nearly 600 major-league games in the 1960s and '70s. He died on August 15 in Bozeman, Mont., at the age of 84. Locker played for the Chicago White Sox (1965-69), Seattle Pilots/Milwaukee Brewers (1969-70), Oakland A's (1970-72) and Chicago Cubs (1973, 1975). … Continue reading Obituary: Bob Locker (1938-2022)
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