RIP to Ed Farmer, who had a long career as a MLB career and an even longer career as a radio broadcaster for the White Sox. He died on Wednesday night, April 1, from idiopathic cardiomyopathy, per his family, though he had been suffering from kidney problems for several years. (See comments from his sister … Continue reading Obituary: Ed Farmer (1949-2020)
R.I.P. to Frank Lucchesi, whose 40+ career in professional baseball included a long run as a minor-league manager and three stints as a manager in the major leagues. He died on June 8 at the age of 92. Lucchesi managed the Philadelphia Phillies (1970-72), Texas Rangers (1975-77) and Chicago Cubs (1987). Source: The Ithica Journal, … Continue reading Obituary: Frank Lucchesi (1927-2019)
RIP to Joe Camacho, a minor-league infielder who served as a bench coach for Ted Williams during his tenure managing the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers. He died on December 27, 2018 in Fairhaven, Mass. after a long illness. He was 90 years old. Camacho, according to this story on South Coast Today, was a high school … Continue reading Obituary: Joe Camacho (1928-2018)
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