RIP to John McNamara, who managed six different teams as part of a nearly 20-year big-league career -- most notably the 1986 Red Sox that came within an out of winning the World Series. He died on July 29 in Tennessee at the age of 88. McNamara had a 14-year career in the minor leagues … Continue reading Obituary: John McNamara (1932-2020)
RIP to Paul Doyle, a lefty reliever who helped the Braves into the postseason before an arm injury curtailed his career. He died on May 6 in California at the age of 80. Doyle played for the Atlanta Braves (1969), California Angels (1970, 1972) and San Diego Padres (1970). Paul Doyle was born in Philadelphia … Continue reading Obituary: Paul Doyle (1939-2020)
RIP to Dan Walters, who left a career as a major-league catcher and became an officer in the San Diego Police Department. He died on April 23, 2020, at the age of 53, of complications from a gunshot wound suffered in 2003. He was shot in the line of duty and was left paralyzed as … Continue reading Obituary: Dan Walters (1966-2020)
RIP to Tony Fernández, an All-Star and Gold Glove infielder with a 17-year career in the majors. He died on February 15 at the age of 57 after suffering from chronic kidney problems, a recent bout with pneumonia and a stroke. Fernandez, who announced in 2017 that he had Polycistic Kidney Disease, was placed in … Continue reading Obituary: Tony Fernández (1962-2020)
RIP to Jose Moreno, who played for three MLB teams in three seasons in the 1980s. He died on September 6 at the Hospital General Plaza de la Salud in the Dominican Republic. He was 61 years old. According to the news site Liston Diario (in Spanish), Moreno had suffered from lung problems and had … Continue reading Obituary: Jose Moreno (1957-2019)
RIP to Tom Phoebus, a pitcher on the 1970 World Champion Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles announced before their game on September 5 that he had died earlier that day at the age of 77 and held a moment of silence for him. Phoebus played for the Orioles (1966-70), San Diego Padres (1971-72) and Chicago Cubs … Continue reading Obituary: Tom Phoebus (1942-2019)
R.I.P. to Dave Marshall, a backup outfielder who played in parts of seven seasons in the major leagues. He died on June 6 at the age of 76, less than 48 hours after his wife of 25 years died. Carol Marshall, 82, had been suffering from multiple sclerosis and passed away on June 4. During … Continue reading Obituary: Dave Marshall (1943-2019)
R.I.P. to Greg Booker, a pitcher and coach for several organizations. He died on March 30 from melanoma at the age of 58. Booker pitched for the San Diego Padres (1983-89), Minnesota Twins (1989) and San Francisco Giants (1990). He was also the son-in-law of longtime MLB manager and executive Jack McKeon. Greg Booker's 1985 … Continue reading Obituary: Greg Booker (1960-2019)
R.I.P. to Kevin Ward, an outfielder whose long minor-league career ultimately paid off with two seasons in the major leagues. He died on March 9 in Coronado, Calif. from brain cancer. He was 57 years old. Ward played for the San Diego Padres (1991-92). Source for both photos: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 20, 1991. Kevin Ward … Continue reading Obituary: Kevin Ward (1961-2019)
It has been reported by the San Francisco Giants that Hall of Famer Willie McCovey has died at the age of 80. Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Giants issued a statement that the legendary slugger lost his battle with "ongoing health issues." McCovey will always be remembered as a Giant, as he spent 19 of … Continue reading Willie McCovey, 1/10/1938-10/31/2018
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