RIP to Grover "Deacon" Jones, who played briefly in the majors before embarking on a long career as a coach and scout. He was also an integral part in the formation of a professional ballclub in Sugar Land, Texas. Jones died in Sugar Land on May 7, at the age of 89. He played for … Continue reading Obituary: “Deacon” Jones (1934-2023)
RIP to Ray Rippelmeyer, whose 11-year pitching career included time spent with the Washington Senators in 1963. He also spent much of the 1970s as the pitching coach of the Philadelphia Phillies. Rippelmeyer died on September 9 in Waterloo, Ill. He was 89 years old. Raymond Roy Rippelmeyer was born in Valmeyer, Ill., on July … Continue reading Obituary: Ray Rippelmeyer (1933-2022)
RIP to John Cumberland, who spent nearly 40 years in professional baseball as a pitcher and a coach. He died at his home in Lutz, Fla., on April 5, at the age of 74. Cumberland played for the New York Yankees (1968-70), San Francisco Giants (1970-72), St. Louis Cardinals (1972) and California Angels (1974).. He … Continue reading Obituary: John Cumberland (1947-2022)
RIP to Gene Clines, who was part of a world championship Pirates team during his 10-year playing career as an outfielder. He also had a substantial career as a major-league coach and remained in uniform into the 2000s. He died on January 27 at the age of 75. Clines played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1970-74), … Continue reading Obituary: Gene Clines (1946-2022)
RIP to Kimera Bartee, a former outfielder who spent the 2021 season as the first base coach of the Detroit Tigers. He died December 20 in his home town of Omaha. According to reports, the 49-year-old collapsed while visiting family for the holidays. His father, Jerry Bartee, told the Omaha World-Herald that his son died … Continue reading Obituary: Kimera Bartee (1972-2021)
RIP to pitcher Chuck Hartenstein, a college star who went on to have a 6-year career in the majors. He died on October 2 at the age of 79. Hartenstein played for the Chicago Cubs (1965-68), Pittsburgh Pirates (1969-70), St. Louis Cardinals (1970), Boston Red Sox (1970) and Toronto Blue Jays (1977). Charles Oscar Hartenstein … Continue reading Obituary: Chuck Hartenstein (1942-2021)
RIP to Cloyd Boyer, the last surviving brother of the three baseball-playing Boyers. He died on September 20 in the St. Luke’s Care Center in Carthage, Mo. He was 94 years old. Boyer pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals (1949-52) and Kansas City Athletics (1955). He also coached at the major league level for the … Continue reading Obituary: Cloyd Boyer (1927-2021)
RIP to Tim Tolman, an outfielder and first baseman who spent parts of 7 seasons in the majors. He died on June 3 in Tucson, Ariz., after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease about 12 years ago. He was 65 years old. Tolman played for the Houston Astros (1981-85) and Detroit Tigers (1986-87) and held many … Continue reading Obituary: Tim Tolman (1956-2021)
RIP to Ray Miller, a pitching coach to multiple 20-game and Cy Young Award-winning pitchers and an MLB manager. He died on May 5, just five days after his 76th birthday. Miller managed the Minnesota Twins (1985-86) and Baltimore Orioles (1998-99). Raymond Roger Miller was born on April 30, 1945, in Takoma Park, Md. He … Continue reading Obituary: Ray Miller (1945-2021)
RIP to Tom Robson, who had a brief career as a designated hitter and first baseman in the 1970s before becoming a hitting coach for several teams in the 1980s, '90s and 2000s. He died on April 20 of natural causes at Memory Care Facility in Chandler, Ariz. He was 75 years old. Robson played … Continue reading Obituary: Tom Robson (1946-2021)
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