RIP to Norm Angelini, who was a left-handed reliever in the majors for two years. He died on December 21, 2019 in Aurora, Colo., after battling cancer. He was 72 years old. Angelini played for the Kansas City Royals (1972-73). https://twitter.com/mangelini23/status/1208852402759028736?s=20 Norman Angelini was born in San Francisco on September 24, 1947. The southpaw started … Continue reading Obituary: Norm Angelini (1947-2019)
Here lies Ewing Kauffman, who founded the Kansas City Royals and guided the team for more than 20 years. The Missouri farmboy made his fortune in the pharmaceutical business and gave back to his Kansas City home, not only with a world champion baseball team but also with a philanthropic foundation that continues to operate … Continue reading Grave Story: Ewing Kauffman (1916-1993)
RIP to Jackie Hernandez, an infielder for 9 seasons in the majors and a part of the 1971 World Series champion Pirates. His teammate Manny Sanguillen announced on Twitter that Hernandez died on October 12 at the age of 79. His SABR biography, written by Jose Ramirez and Rory Costello, states that he was diagnosed … Continue reading Obituary: Jackie Hernandez (1940-2019)
RIP to Bob Tufts, a relief pitcher for three seasons in the early 1980s. He died from complications related to multiple myeloma treatment on Oct.4. He had been documenting his battle with cancer on his Twitter account, @TuftsB. While in a hospital for stem cell treatment, Tufts developed pneumonia and multiple infections that spread to … Continue reading Obituary: Bob Tufts (1955-2019)
RIP to Joe Keough, who drove in the winning run of the first ever Royals game. The outfielder/first baseman, who had a 6-year career in the major leagues, died on September 9 in Miami after a brief illness. He was 73 years old. Keough played for the Oakland Athletics (1968), Kansas City Royals (1969-1972) and … Continue reading Obituary: Joe Keough (1946-2019)
R.I.P. to Bill Buckner, an All-Star first baseman, a tough out, a player who battled through numerous injuries to play in 22 seasons and yes, an infamous World Series scapegoat. Buckner died today, May 27, at the age of 69. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-1976), Chicago Cubs (1977-1984), Boston Red Sox (1984-1987; … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Buckner (1949-2019)
RIP to Earl "Billy" Scripture, a star baseball player at Wake Forest who went on to a career as a minor-league player, manager and instructor. He died on November 11, 2018 at the age of 76. Scripture was a two-time All-American outfielder for Wake Forest in 1963 and 1964 and a three-time all-ACC Player. He … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Scripture
