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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by cumberlandreds View Post
    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?


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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

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    Thanks! I always thought that was a neat looking card.
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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by cumberlandreds View Post
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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

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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by westofyou View Post
    So, can someone refresh my memory as to what the 6 baseballs and the OK sign from Zernial mean?
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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers



    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.
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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    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.”

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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Borkowski View Post
    So, can someone refresh my memory as to what the 6 baseballs and the OK sign from Zernial mean?
    that's enough pine tar?
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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

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


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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

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

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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Borkowski View Post
    So I wonder who NOW becomes the oldest living ex-Major Leaguer?
    El Duque.

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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Borkowski View Post
    So I wonder who NOW becomes the oldest living ex-Major Leaguer?
    Connie Marrero

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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by westofyou View Post
    Oh brother! I remember when this guy played for the Senators. Now where did I leave my walker?

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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by westofyou View Post
    He is a very interesting guy.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Marrero
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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by George Anderson View Post
    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.
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    Re: Some Obituaries of Recently Deceased Major Leaguers

    Quote Originally Posted by camisadelgolf View Post
    El Duque.
    You were close. The oldest is Cuban.
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