RIP to Dan McGinn, who played for 5 seasons in the majors. Though he was a pitcher, some of his historical highlights came as a batter. McGinn died in his hometown of Omaha, Neb., on March 1. He was 79 years old. McGinn played for the Cincinnati Reds (1968), Montreal Expos (1969-71) and Chicago Cubs … Continue reading Obituary: Dan McGinn (1943-2023)
RIP to Tim McCarver, who won over countless baseball fans as both an All-Star catcher and an award-winning broadcaster. There aren't many, if any, people other than McCarver who could lay claim to a playing career and a broadcasting career that both spanned four decades. McCarver died on February 16 in Memphis, Tenn., at the … Continue reading Obutuary: Tim McCarver (1941-2023)
RIP to slugger Nate Colbert, who became one of the first stars of the Padres franchise and is still the team's all-time home run leader. He died on January 5 at the age of 76. According to a family statement, he died in his home in Las Vegas, surrounded by his wife Kasey and their … Continue reading Obituary: Nate Colbert (1946-2023)
RIP to Marv Staehle, who played for parts of 7 seasons in the major leagues -- and hit over .400 in three of them! He died in Lake Geneva, Wis., on September 30, at the age of 80. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease around 2015. Staehle played for the Chicago White Sox (1964-67), … Continue reading Obituary: Marv Staehle (1942-2022)
RIP to Maury Wills, an MVP, an All-Star, a Gold Glove winner and the stolen base king of the 1960s. He died on September 19 at his home in Sedona, Arizona. He was 89 years old. His daring on the basepaths helped make the stolen base important again, and he paved the way for future … Continue reading Obituary: Maury Wills (1932-2022)
RIP to Larry Biittner, a versatile first baseman-outfielder and one of the best pinch-hitters of his era. His family announced that he died at 6:00am on January 2, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 75 years old. Biittner played for the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers (1970-73, 1983), Montreal Expos (1974-76), Chicago Cubs (1976-80) and … Continue reading Obituary: Larry Biittner (1946-2022)
RIP to Bill Virdon, who was both an award-winning outfielder and an award-winning manager in a baseball career that spanned six decades. He died on November 22 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 90. He and his wife, Shirley, had recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. His passing was announced by the Pittsburgh Pirates, … Continue reading Obituary: Bill Virdon (1931-2021)
RIP to All-Star pitcher Mudcat Grant, the first African-American to win 20 games in the American League. According to the Cleveland Indians, Grant died peacefully in Los Angeles on June 11. He was 85 years old. Over his long life, Grant involved himself in a number of off-the-field activities, including announcing, charity work, writing and … Continue reading Obituary: Jim “Mudcat” Grant (1935-2021)
RIP to Mike Marshall, a Cy Young Award-winning pitcher and one of the most durable relievers in baseball history. He died on May 31 in his home at Zephyrhills, Fla., where he had been in hospice care for Alzheimer's disease. He was 78 years old. Marshall played for the Detroit Tigers (1967), Seattle Pilots (1969), … Continue reading Obituary: Mike Marshall (1943-2021)
RIP to Hal Breeden, a first baseman in the National League and a serious home run threat in Japan. He died at his home in Leesburg, Ga., on May 3 at the age of 76. Breeden played for the Chicago Cubs (1971) and Montreal Expos (1972-75), as well as the Hanshin Tigers (1976-1978). Harold Noel … Continue reading Obituary: Hal Breeden (1944-2021)
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