Official Baseball In Memoriam Thread

[pitbull]

Don Demeter, and outfielder for the Dodgers, Phillies, Tigers, Red Sox & Indians from 1956 to 1967, died at age 85. RIP.

So sorry to hear that. I remember Demeter when he played for Tigers.

[revo]

Don Demeter, and outfielder for the Dodgers, Phillies, Tigers, Red Sox & Indians from 1956 to 1967, died at age 85. RIP.

[TranaGreg]

wow, Doug Jones was a regular on my roster

[madducks]

Some other interesting facts about Bill Virdon:

Virdon was originally signed by the Yankees and then traded to the Cardinals for Enos Slaughter.
Virdon was the 1955 NL ROY with the Cardinals before being traded to the Pirates in 1956 while in the midst of a sophomore slump.
Virdon is the all-time winningest manager in Astros' history with 544 wins.

[madducks]

Bill Virdon, former Pirates player, coach, and manager, has died at age 90. RIP.
Virdon also managed the Yankees, Astros, and Expos.

[revo]

Doug Jones, a reliever who didn't become a full-time major leaguer until age 30 but then became a 5-time All Star, died from covid at age 64. RIP.

[rhd]

Julio Lugo, middle infielder, died today. He played 11 years for seven different teams, mostly Houston, Tampa and Boston. Cause of death is suspected to be a heart attack. He was 45 y/o. RIP.

[revo]

Pedro Feliciano, a NY Mets bullpen mainstay from 2002-2013, died from a heart condition at age 45. RIP.

[revo]

Red Sox legend Jerry Remy died of cancer at age 68. RIP.

[onejayhawk]

Does Pete Rose have an alibi?

He was play craps in Atlantic city.

J

[Ken]

Ray Fosse, a longtime catcher for the Oakland A’s and then their longtime broadcaster, died of cancer at age 74. RIP.

Does Pete Rose have an alibi?

[revo]

Ray Fosse, a longtime catcher for the Oakland A’s and then their longtime broadcaster, died of cancer at age 74. RIP.

[pitbull]

Bill Freehan, a longtime catcher for the Detroit Tigers and borderline Hall of Famer, died at age 79. RIP.

As a long time Tiger fan that sadden me. He had numerous concussions which probably lead to his Alzheimer's disease. Best catcher the Tigers ever had. 11 times all-star. May he RIP.

[revo]

Bill Freehan, a longtime catcher for the Detroit Tigers and borderline Hall of Famer, died at age 79. RIP.

[revo]

Rafael Carmona, a reliever who pitched for 4 seasons with the Mariners from 1995 to 1999, died at age 48. RIP.