RIP to Remy Hermoso, a middle infielder who played for many years in his native Venezuela and also played with three MLB teams in the 1960s and '70s. He died on August 22 in his native Puerto Cabello at the age of 72. Hermoso played for the Atlanta Braves (1967), Montreal Expos (1969-70) and Cleveland … Continue reading Obituary: Angel “Remy” Hermoso (1947-2020)
RIP to Carroll Hardy, a multi-sport star at the University of Colorado who went on to play in two professional sports leagues. He died on August 9 in Highlands Ranch, Colo., from complications of dementia. He was 87 years old. Hardy played for the Cleveland Indians (1958-60), Boston Red Sox (1960-62), Houston Colt .45s (1963-64) … Continue reading Obituary: Carroll Hardy (1933-2020)
RIP to John McNamara, who managed six different teams as part of a nearly 20-year big-league career -- most notably the 1986 Red Sox that came within an out of winning the World Series. He died on July 29 in Tennessee at the age of 88. McNamara had a 14-year career in the minor leagues … Continue reading Obituary: John McNamara (1932-2020)
RIP to Ray Webster, who spent parts of two seasons as a middle infielder in the major leagues. It was announced recently that he died on June 3 at the age of 82, with his wife Anne and his dog Shadow at his side. Webster played for the Cleveland Indians (1959) and Boston Red Sox … Continue reading Obituary: Ray Webster (1937-2020)
RIP to Ed FitzGerald, who had a 12-year career as a backup catcher in the 1940s and '50s. He died on June 14 at the age of 96. FitzGerald played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1948-53), Washington Senators (1953-59) and Cleveland Indians (1959). The surname is a bit unusual, as most players with his last name … Continue reading Obituary: Ed FitzGerald (1924-2020)
Here lies Dean Chance, who was a two-time All-Star and a Cy Young Award winner. That’s when he wasn’t making headlines for… other reasons. Chance pitched for the Los Angeles/California Angels (1961-66), Minnesota Twins (1967-69), Cleveland Indians (1970), New York Mets (1970) and Detroit Tigers (1971). Wilmer Dean Chance was born on June 1, 1941 … Continue reading Grave Story: Dean Chance (1941-2015)
RIP to Bobby Locke, who pitched for five different teams throughout the 1950s and '60s. He died on June 4 in Uniontown, Pa., at the age of 86. Locke played for the Cleveland Indians (1959-61), St. Louis Cardinals (1962), Philadelphia Phillies (1962-64), Cincinnati Reds (1965) and California Angels (1967-68). Lawrence Donald Locke was born in … Continue reading Obituary: Bobby Locke (1934-2020)
Here lies Satchel Paige, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Even though he was prevented from playing Major League Baseball until late in his career, his legend was large enough that he was one of the most famous (and well-paid) pitchers in baseball for decades. After more than 20 years of pitching in … Continue reading Grave Story: Satchel Paige (1906?-1982)
Here lies Frank Doljack, an outfielder who had a five-year career in the majors, and then an improbable but brief comeback nine years later. Sadly, a heart attack at a young age felled him before he could get back into baseball. Doljack played for the Detroit Tigers (1930-34) and Cleveland Indians (1943). Frank Doljack was … Continue reading Grave Story: Frank Doljack (1907-1948)
RIP to Jim Bolger, a Cincinnati high school sports star who had a 7-year career in the majors, starting with his hometown team. He died on April 9 at the age of 88. Bolger was an outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds (1950-51, 1954), Chicago Cubs (1955, 1957-58), Cleveland Indians (1959) and Philadelphia Phillies (1959). Jim … Continue reading Obituary: Jim Bolger (1932-2020)
