RIP to Tim McCarver, who won over countless baseball fans as both an All-Star catcher and an award-winning broadcaster. There aren't many, if any, people other than McCarver who could lay claim to a playing career and a broadcasting career that both spanned four decades. McCarver died on February 16 in Memphis, Tenn., at the … Continue reading Obutuary: Tim McCarver (1941-2023)
RIP to Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry, who won more than 300 games with more than 3,500 strikeouts and won a Cy Young Award in each league. And yes, he is probably the most famous spitball pitcher who ever lived, though his repertoire went well beyond saliva. Perry died in his home in Gaffney, … Continue reading Obituary: Gaylord Perry (1938-2022)
RIP to Bruce Sutter, a Hall of Fame pitcher and one of the pioneering relievers who made the role of closer so important. He died on Thursday, October 13, in hospice in Cartersville, Ga. He was 69 years old and had recently been diagnosed with cancer, according to statements from his family. Sutter played for … Continue reading Obituary: Bruce Sutter (1953-2022)
RIP to Vin Scully, the greatest broadcaster in the history of baseball -- if not all of professional sports. In a career that spanned 67 years, Scully's voice was a constant in Dodgers history, from Jackie Robinson to Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers announced that Scully died on August 2 at the age of 94. "We … Continue reading Obituary: Vin Scully (1927-2022)
Here lies William Hulbert, a baseball pioneer who helped launch the National League and navigated the league through its early growing pains. He also happens to have one of the most famous grave markers of anybody in the baseball world. William Ambrose Hulbert was born on October 23, 1832, in Burlington Flats, N.Y. – about … Continue reading Grave Story: William Hulbert (1832-1882)
The New York Yankees have a fine tradition of excellence in their catching corps. Of course, there is Yogi Berra, who’s one of the top two catchers to ever play in the American or National League. Then there is a string of very good-to-excellent catchers with Elston Howard, Thurman Munson and Jorge Posada. But the … Continue reading Grave Story: Bill Dickey (1907-1993)
RIP to Hank Aaron, simply one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the game. His family announced that he died on January 22 at the age of 86. Aaron's death sent shockwaves through the entire baseball community and beyond. There aren't many people whose passing can elicit strong, heartfelt statements from the … Continue reading Obituary: Hank Aaron (1934-2021)
RIP to Don Sutton, a 300-game winner and member of the Hall of Fame as a pitcher and a beloved broadcaster in the second half of his baseball career. His son Darren announced that Sutton died in his sleep on January 19. He was 75 years old. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Sutton died in … Continue reading Obituary: Don Sutton (1945-2021)
RIP to Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, who guided the Dodgers to four National League pennants and two World Series titles in 20 years of leading the team. Over the course of his seven-decade career as a player, scout, coach, manager and front-office executive, Lasorda became one of the game's biggest personalities. He died … Continue reading Obituary: Tommy Lasorda (1927-2021)
RIP to Whitey Ford, a Hall of Famer, a Cy Young Award winner, 10-time All-Star, and the greatest Yankees pitcher ever -- just to name a few of his accomplishments. He died on October 8 at his home in Lake Success, N.Y., on Long Island. He was 91 years old. According to the release issued … Continue reading Obituary: Whitey Ford (1928-2020)
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