Obituary: Sandy Valdespino (1939-2023)

March 6, 2023 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ Leave a comment

RIP to Sandy Valdespino, a Cuban outfielder who played for 7 seasons in the major leagues. He died on February 26, a little over a month after his 84th birthday. He had been living at the Legacy Village assisted living facility in Moultrie, Ga. Valdespino played for the Minnesota Twins (1965-67), Atlanta Braves (1968), Houton … Continue reading Obituary: Sandy Valdespino (1939-2023)

Obituary: Cholly Naranjo (1934-2022)

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 1 Comment

RIP to Cholly Naranjo, a Cuban pitcher whose international playing career included one season in the major leagues. He died on January 13 in Miami at the age of 87. Naranjo, who was living in a nursing home because of dementia, died from complications of COVID-19. Journalist Nick Diunte wrote a beautiful tribute to Naranjo, … Continue reading Obituary: Cholly Naranjo (1934-2022)