RIP to Hall of Fame outfielder Lou Brock, who was one of the greatest stolen base threats in baseball history. Brock died on September 6 in a St. Louis hospital at the age of 81. Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch noted in the linked article that he had suffered from a multitude of … Continue reading Obituary: Lou Brock (1939-2020)
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Obituary: Ernie Broglio (1935-2019)
R.I.P. to Ernie Broglio, a 20-game winner and, yes, part of one of baseball's most infamous trades. His daughter announced that he died on July 16 at the age of 83. He had been battling cancer. Broglio pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals (1959-1964) and Chicago Cubs (1964-66). Ernie Broglio, left, and Stan Musial celebrate … Continue reading Obituary: Ernie Broglio (1935-2019)