RIP to George Elder, who played in 41 games for the St. Louis Browns in 1949. He was the oldest living baseball player until his death on July 7 in Fruita, Colo. He was 101 years old. He had been the oldest living player since the death of Eddie Robinson on October 4, 2021. With … Continue reading Obituary: George Elder (1921-2022)
RIP to Eddie Robinson, who was the oldest living ballplayer and an All-Star first baseman, scout, general manager, author and podcaster. He died on Monday, October 4, at his ranch in Bastrop, Texas. At the time of his death, he was 100 years and 293 days old and was one of two centenarians. Robinson played … Continue reading Obituary: Eddie Robinson (1921-2021)
RIP to Val Heim, who played 13 games for the 1942 White Sox. He was also, up to the time of his passing, the oldest living baseball player. He died on November 21 at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Neb. He was 99 years old. Heim inherited the mantle of oldest living ballplayer with … Continue reading Obituary: Val Heim (1920-2019)
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