Here lies Paul Giel, and if you’re a University of Minnesota football fan, you may know this name. He was a Heisman Trophy runner-up, a commentator for the Minnesota Vikings and an athletic director of the Gophers for more than 15 years. However, we’re going to talk about his career as a major-league pitcher and … Continue reading Grave Story: Paul Giel (1932-2002)
R.I.P. to Don Mossi, an All-Star pitcher equally at home in the bullpen or the starting rotation. It has been reported that he died on July 19 at the age of 90. Mossi pitched for the Cleveland Indians (1954-58), Detroit Tigers (1959-63), Chicago White Sox (1964) and Kansas City Athletics (1965). A post on his … Continue reading Obituary: Don Mossi (1929-2019)
R.I.P. to Joe Grzenda, the last pitcher ever for the Washington Senators and an early short relief specialist. He died on July 12 at his home in Covington, Pa., at the age of 82. Grzenda played for the Detroit Tigers (1961), Kansas City Athletics (1964, 1966), New York Mets (1967), Minnesota Twins (1969), Washington Senators … Continue reading Obituary: Joe Grzenda (1937-2019)
Here lies Johnny Blanchard, a long-time backup outfielder and catcher and a World Series hero. He was one of the great pinch hitters of his era. Blanchard played for the New York Yankees (1955; 1959-65), Kansas City Athletics (1965) and Milwaukee Braves (1965). Johnny Blanchard was born in Minneapolis on February 26, 1933. He attended … Continue reading Grave Story: Johnny Blanchard (1933-2009)
R.I.P. to Gene Stephens, an outfielder who had a 12-year career in the major leagues from 1952-64. He died on April 27 in Granbury, Texas, at the age of 86. Stephens played for the Boston Red Sox (1952-53; 1955-60), Baltimore Orioles (1960-61); Kansas City Athletics (1961-62) and Chicago White Sox (1963-64). He is one of … Continue reading Obituary: Gene Stephens (1933-2019)
RIP to Jerry Schypinski, a shortstop for the 1955 Kansas City athletics. He died on March 25 at the age of 87. Gerald Schypinski was born on September 16, 1931 in Detroit, Mich. He attended University of Detroit Mercy college in Detroit and was signed by the Philadelphia Athletics in 1952. Schypinski's pro debut came … Continue reading Obituary: Jerry Schypinski (1931-2019)
RIP to Pete Lovrich, who pitched in 20 games for the 1963 Kansas City Athletics. He died on December 30 at the age of 76. Pete Lovrich was born on October 16, 1942 in Blue Island, Ill. He was an excellent pitcher right from the start, as he threw 6 no-hitters in Little League, according … Continue reading Obituary: Pete Lovrich (1942-2018)
RIP to Bob Giggie, who pitched in 30 MLB games in the late 1950s and early '60s. He died on December 9 at the age of 85. Biggie played for the Milwaukee Braves (1959-60) and Kansas City Athletics (1960, 1962). Bob Giggie was born in Dorchester, Mass. on August 13, 1933. He graduated from Charlestown … Continue reading Obituary: Bob Giggie (1933-2018)
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
RIP to Dave Hill, who pitched in two games for the Kansas City Athletics in 1957. He died on October 16, 2018 from cancer at the age of 80. Hill attended college at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He was signed by the A’s as a “bonus baby” free agent in 1957. He had a … Continue reading Dave Hill, 11/11/1937-10/16/2018
