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)
Here lies Lee Stine, who started pitching professionally at an incredibly young age and never really took a break for years afterward. He was also a very good hitter and may have had a better career as an outfielder if he started at it from the beginning. Stine played for the Chicago White Sox (1934-35), … Continue reading Grave Story: Lee Stine (1913-2005)
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)
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