RIP to Roman Mejias, an outfielder who played in the major leagues for parts of 9 seasons in the 1950s and '60s -- even though he didn't reach the majors until he was 29. Mejias died on February 22 at the age of 97 in Sun City, Calif. In his career he played for the … Continue reading Obituary: Román Mejias (1925-2023)
RIP to Dave Roberts, the Panamanian outfielder/first baseman who played in the National League in the 1960s. He died on October 2 in Huntsville Ala., at the age of 88. Roberts played for the Houston Colt .45s (1962, 1964) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1966) before embarking on a successful career in Japan with the Sankei/Yakult Swallows … Continue reading Obituary: Dave L. Roberts (1933-2021)
RIP to Joe Morgan, considered by many to be the heart and soul behind the Big Red Machine of the 1970s, as well as one of the greatest second baseman in baseball history. He died on October 11 in Danville, Calif., at the age of 77. A statement from his family said that he died … Continue reading Obituary: Joe Morgan (1943-2020)
RIP to Jim Owens, who had a 12-year career as a pitcher before spending six seasons as a pitching coach. It has been reported that he died on September 8 at the age of 86. Owens pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies (1955-56, 1958-62), Cincinnati Reds (1963) and Houston Colt .45s/Astros (1964-67). The story that announced … Continue reading Obituary: Jim Owens (1934-2020)
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 Eddie Kasko, an All-Star infielder as well as a Red Sox manager, scout and executive. Kasko died on June 24 at the age of 88 -- three days shy of his 89th birthday. Kasko played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1957-58), Cincinnati Reds (1959-63), Houston Colt .45s/Astros (1964-65) and Boston Red Sox (1966). … Continue reading Obituary: Eddie Kasko (1931-2020)
RIP to Jim Wynn, the first great slugger in Houston Astros history. Nicknamed "The Toy Cannon" for his 5'9" height and massive power, Wynn died on Wednesday, March 26 at the age of 78. A three-time All-Star in his 15-year career, Wynn played for the Astros (1963-73), Los Angeles Dodgers (1974-75), Atlanta Braves (1976), New … Continue reading Obituary: Jim Wynn (1942-2020)
RIP to Hal Smith, a catcher for 10 seasons who hit one of the most dramatic home runs in Pirates history -- which set up THE most dramatic home run in Pirates history. His nephew, former major-leaguer Tim Flannery, reported that Smith died January 9 at the age of 89. Smith played for the Baltimore … Continue reading Obituary: Hal Smith (1930-2020)
RIP to Don Larsen, an above-average pitcher who, for one magical game, was absolutely perfect. He died on January 1, after entering into hospice care for esophageal cancer. He was 90 years old. Larsen pitched for the St. Louis Browns (1963), Baltimore Orioles (1954, 1965), New York Yankees (1955-59), Kansas City Athletics (1960-61), Chicago White … Continue reading Obituary: Don Larsen (1929-2020)
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