Obituary: Dick Ellsworth (1940-2022)

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 3 Comments

RIP to Dick Ellsworth, who was an All-Star with the Cubs as part of a 13-year pitching career in the major leagues. He died on October 10 at the age of 82 from cancer. Ellsworth played for the Chicago Cubs (1958, 1960-66), Philadelphia Phillies (1967), Boston Red Sox (1968-69), Cleveland Indians (1969-70) and Milwaukee Brewers … Continue reading Obituary: Dick Ellsworth (1940-2022)

Obituary: John Carbray (1938-2019)

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 ~ Sam Gazdziak ~ 1 Comment

R.I.P. to John Carbray, the founder of the Fresno Grizzles, the AAA affiliate of the Washington Nationals. He died from Alzheimer's disease on August 10 at the age of 80. Prior to founding the Grizzles, he had been active as a minor-league baseball executive going back to the 1960s. John Carbray was born on November … Continue reading Obituary: John Carbray (1938-2019)