Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

[westofyou]

Originally Posted by cumberlandreds

I liked his 52 Topps card. I tried posting an image but it wouldn't come out on here. Maybe someone else can do that?

[cumberlandreds]

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Thanks! I always thought that was a neat looking card.

[westofyou]

Originally Posted by cumberlandreds

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Thanks! I always thought that was a neat looking card.

Here's an SI classic from the 50's on Topps and Bowman.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...8303/index.htm

[Bob Borkowski]

Originally Posted by westofyou

So, can someone refresh my memory as to what the 6 baseballs and the OK sign from Zernial mean?

[marcshoe]

First thing I thought of when I saw his name. Six homers in three games, so put six balls on the bat.

Honestly, he put up much bigger numbers than I realized.

[Bob Borkowski]

Ron Piche

He was a reliever, mostly with the Milwaukee Braves in the early 60s. He had been inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

“His passion and pride for Canadiana were second to none. Everybody loved Ron Piché! As far as being a supporter of what we do here, it was never more evident than when he suffered a terrible automobile accident on his way to St. Marys two years ago to attend the induction ceremony, and when he was being removed from his vehicle by the emergency crew using the jaws of life, he asked them to please not damage the Hall of Fame blazer that he was wearing. He will be dearly missed but will always serve as an inspiration to all of us.”

http://www.thedeadballera.com/passings.html

[Roy Tucker]

Originally Posted by Bob Borkowski

So, can someone refresh my memory as to what the 6 baseballs and the OK sign from Zernial mean?

that's enough pine tar?

[cumberlandreds]

Tony Malinosky was the oldest living player at 101. He died this past Tuesday. He briefly played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1937.


http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=126&sid=2265933

[Bob Borkowski]

So I wonder who NOW becomes the oldest living ex-Major Leaguer?

[camisadelgolf]

Originally Posted by Bob Borkowski

So I wonder who NOW becomes the oldest living ex-Major Leaguer?

El Duque.

[westofyou]

Originally Posted by Bob Borkowski

So I wonder who NOW becomes the oldest living ex-Major Leaguer?

Connie Marrero

[Bob Borkowski]

Originally Posted by westofyou

Connie Marrero

Oh brother! I remember when this guy played for the Senators. Now where did I leave my walker?

[George Anderson]

Originally Posted by westofyou

Connie Marrero

He is a very interesting guy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Marrero

[cumberlandreds]

Originally Posted by George Anderson

He is a very interesting guy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Marrero

At the end of that article is a link to a list of oldest MLB players still living. Interesting list with not many I had ever heard of before. Most only played a few games in MLB.

[cumberlandreds]

Originally Posted by camisadelgolf

El Duque.

You were close. The oldest is Cuban.