Official Baseball In Memoriam Thread

[revo]

Don Hood, a journeyman pitcher for 5 teams from 1973-1983, died at age 73. RIP.

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[rhd]

Mike Young, an outfielder for the Orioles in the 1980s who hit 28 HRs in 1985, died at age 63. RIP.

As an O's fan, I remember Mike Young well. He had a great half-season one year and everyone thought he was going to be a superstar. Dropped off dramatically after that. I think he still holds the O's record for RBI in a month, which I think he set during that great half-season. RIP.

[revo]

Mike Young, an outfielder for the Orioles in the 1980s who hit 28 HRs in 1985, died at age 63. RIP.

[revo]

Rick Hummel, the longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball columnist who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame when he won the 2007 JG Taylor Spink Award, died at age 77. RIP.

[Gregg]

Vida Blue, ace of the early 1970s Oakland A's dynasty, died at age 73. RIP.

Way too young.

[revo]

Vida Blue, ace of the early 1970s Oakland A's dynasty, died at age 73. RIP.

[harmon]

Mike Shannon, the longtime Cardinal player and broadcaster, died at age 83. RIP.

"Annnnnnd that pitch is right down Central, steeeerike three."

[revo]

Mike Shannon, the longtime Cardinal player and broadcaster, died at age 83. RIP.

[rhd]

One of the stars of the epic 1960 WS. He was one of the players on the show hosted by Bob Costas that showed the video of game 7 that had never been seen before. RIP.

[madducks]

Dick Groat, 1960 NL MVP and batting champion who played for the Pirates, Cardinals, Phillies, Giants and NBA Pistons and was one of 13 players to play professionally in both MLB and the NBA has died at age 92. RIP.

[revo]

Dave Frost, a pitcher for the White Sox, Angels & Royals from 1977 to 1982, died at age 71. RIP.

[revo]

Joe Pepitone, a mainstay of the 1960s Yankee teams, died at age 82. RIP.

[The Feral Slasher]

Jesus Alou, the youngest of the 3 Alou brothers who played from 1963-1979, died at age 80. RIP.

not a great article,but does provide some history of the Alou brothers. They all played in the same outfield which is pretty amazing

How the Alou Brothers Made MLB History in the Outfield (sportscasting.com)

[revo]

Jesus Alou, the youngest of the 3 Alou brothers who played from 1963-1979, died at age 80. RIP.

[The Feral Slasher]

Longtime Tampa Bay Rays radio announcer Dave Wills died at age 58. RIP.

exceelent article in THeAthletic about Dave Wills.

Stark: Rays remember Dave Wills, beloved radio voice who ‘led the league in fun’ - The Athletic