RIP to pitcher Dick Tidrow, a two-time World Series champ, one of the game's first great set-up relievers, and a long-time baseball executive. He died unexpectedly in Lee's Summit, Mo., on July 10 at the age of 74. His death was announced by the San Francisco Giants, where he spent nearly 30 years working in … Continue reading Obituary: Dick Tidrow (1947-2021)
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 Phil Lombardi, a catcher who spent his major-league career with both New York teams. He died on May 20 at the age of 58 from complications related to brain cancer. According to a Facebook post made by his daughter Lauren, Lombardi underwent a second surgery to remove the tumor, but the complications from … Continue reading Obituary: Phil Lombardi (1963-2021)
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)
RIP to Randy Tate, a right-handed pitcher who was a part of the New York Mets starting rotation for the 1975 season. His sister announced on Facebook that he died on March 25 from complications of COVID-19. He was 68 years old. Cindy Tate Agee posted on March 25: "My brother Randy passed away today … Continue reading Obituary: Randy Tate (1952-2021)
RIP to Norm Sherry, a catcher who became a coach, manager and mentor to several Hall of Famers. He died on March 8 from natural causes at the age of 89. He had been living at a long-term care facility in San Juan Capistrano, Calif, according to the Los Angeles Times. Sherry played for the … Continue reading Obituary: Norm Sherry (1931-2021)
RIP to Willard Hunter, a left-handed reliever who was part of the original Mets team. He died on February 3 in Omaha, Neb., at the age of 85. Hunter played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1962) and the New York Mets (1962, 1964). Willard Mitchell Hunter was born in Newark, N.J., on March 8, 1935. … Continue reading Obituary: Willard Hunter (1935-2021)
RIP to Phil Linz, who became one of the most famous utility infielders in baseball thanks to an off-field incident involving, of all things, a harmonica. He died on December 9 at the age of 81. Friend, former teammate and former business partner Art Shamsky broke the news on Twitter, calling Linz "a terrific player … Continue reading Obituary: Phil Linz (1939-2020)
RIP to Les Rohr, who pitched in a total of 6 games in the major leagues, but one of those games was for one of the most famous championship teams of all-time. He died on November 6 at his home in Billings, Mont., at the age of 74. Rohr played for the New York Mets … Continue reading Obituary: Les Rohr (1946-2020)
RIP to Ray Daviault, a relief pitcher on the original 1962 Mets team. He died on November 6 from a pool accident at his home in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, Quebec, his son Francis told the Associated Press. He was 86 years old. Daviault played for the 1962 New York Mets after nearly a decade in the minor … Continue reading Obituary: Ray Daviault (1934-2020)
