Here lies Charlie Harding, whose sole appearance in the major leagues came as a relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers on September 18, 1913. He was the second Tigers pitcher to make his first—and last— appearance in the majors that day. Charles Harding was born on January 3, 1891 in Nashville, Tenn. His first year … Continue reading Grave Story: Charlie Harding (1891-1971)
R.I.P. to Jerry Casale, who pitched for three times in the late 1950s/early 1960s. He died on February 8, 2019 at the age of 85. Casale played for the Boston Red Sox (1958-60), Los Angeles Angels (1961) and Detroit Tigers (1961-62). Gennaro Casale was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on September 27, 1933. He had a … Continue reading Obituary: Jerry Casale (1933-2019)
R.I.P. to Milt Welch, a catcher who played in one game for the Detroit Tigers in 1945. He died on Feb. 9 in Eugene, Ore. at the age of 94. At the time of his death, he was the 17th oldest baseball player. Milton Welch was born on July 26, 1924 in Farmerville, Ill., along … Continue reading Obituary: Milt Welch (1924-2019)
R.I.P. to Jack Crimian, who pitched in parts of four seasons in the majors in the 1950s. He died on February 11 after a long illness at the age of 92. Crimian pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals (1951-52), Kansas City Athletics (1956) and Detroit Tigers (1957). Crimian was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on February … Continue reading Obituary: Jack Crimian (1926-2019)
RIP to Joe Presko, a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals (1951-54) and Detroit Tigers (1957-58). He died on February 5 in his hometown of Kansas City, Mo. He was 90 years old. Joseph Edward Presko was born in Kansas City on October 7, 1928. He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1946 … Continue reading Obituary: Joe Presko (1928-2019)
Here lies Bill Akers, an infielder who became the first major-league baseball player to join the U.S. Army Air Corps. He had a 20-year career in the military, taking him through World War II and Korea. He played for the Detroit Tigers (1929-31) and Boston Braves (1932). William G. Akers was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. … Continue reading Grave Story: Bill Akers (1904-1962)
RIP to Lenny Green, a centerfielder who played from 1957-1968 for five teams. He died on January 6, which was his 86th birthday. Green played for the Baltimore Orioles (1957-59, 1964), Washington Senators (1959-60)/Minnesota Twins (1961-64), Los Angeles Angels (1964), Boston Red Sox (1965-66) and Detroit Tigers (1967-68). Leonard Green was born on January 6, … Continue reading Obituary: Lenny Green (1933-2019)
RIP to Bill Fischer, a pitcher who still holds the record for most consecutive innings pitched without issuing a walk. He died on Tuesday, October 30 at the age of 88. Fischer played for the Chicago White Sox (1956-8), Detroit Tigers (1958; 1960-61), Washington Senators (1958-60), Kansas City Athletics (1961-3) and Minnesota Twins (1964). Fischer … Continue reading Bill Fischer, 10/11/1930-10/30/2018
Here lies Al Simmons, a Hall of Fame outfielder and one of the most dangerous hitters of the 1920s and ‘30s. He was nicknamed, “Bucketfoot Al,” given due to his unique batting stance. Simmons played outfield for the Philadelphia Athletics (1924-32; 1940-1; 1944), Chicago White Sox (1933-35), Detroit Tigers (1936), Washington Senators (1937-8), Boston Bees … Continue reading Al Simmons
