baseball Deaths & Obituaries in 2002

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JANUARY

• 3 -- Al Smith -- Took Beer Bath in 1959 Series
• 4 -- Adrian Zabala -- Limited Success in U.S.
• 6 -- Fred Taylor -- Coached Ohio State in Basketball
• 7 -- Hal Marnie -- Drove in 15 Runs
• 26 -- Ray Yochim -- Pitched in Four Games
• 31 -- Harry Chiti -- Once Traded for Himself

FEBRUARY

• 2 -- Andy Hansen -- 23-30 in Major Leagues
• 3 -- Mel McGaha -- Won 123 Games as Major League Manager
• 8 -- Steve Roser -- Pitched for Boston Braves
• 10 -- Bob Davids -- Founder of SABR
• 10 -- Jim Spencer -- Played for Yankees in 1978 WS
• 10 -- Chet Clemens -- Played in 28 Games
• 11 -- Frank Crosetti -- Shortstop for Seven WS Teams
• 11 -- Les Peden -- Played In 9 Games in Majors
• 15 -- Mike Darr -- Padres Outfielder Died in Accident
• 21 -- Bill Faul -- Pitched in 71 Games
• 27 -- Dykes Potter -- Pitched in 2 Innings for Dodgers

MARCH

• 4 -- Walter C. Wright -- Pitcher and Outfielder in Negro Leagues
• 5 -- Clay Smith -- Pitched World Series and Just 18 Games in Majors
• 7 -- Mickey Haslin -- Played in Babe Ruth's Last Game
• 8 -- Ted Sepkowski -- An RBI in 19 MLB Games
• 11 -- Al Cowens -- Runner-up in 1977 MVP Voting
• 12 -- Steve Gromek -- Won 123 Games in Majors
• 17 -- Lefty Bertrand -- Pitched 2 Innings For Phillies
• 23 -- Maurice Wiggins -- Known as "Waiter to the Stars"
• 24 -- Mace Brown -- Saw Ruth's Last Home Runs
• 24 -- Minnie Rojas -- Had 27 Saves in 1967
• 26 -- Whitey Wietelmann -- Drove in 122 Runs in Majors

APRIL

• 3 -- Roy Nichols -- Two Hits in 9 At-Bats
• 3 -- Karl Swanson -- Died at 100 Years Old
• 5 -- Paul Erickson -- Pitched For Parts of Eight Seasons
• 6 -- Tom Sunkel -- Pitched 220 Innings Despite Eye Problem
• 9 -- Jim Gallagher -- Cubs GM in 1941
• 21 -- Sam Dente -- Was Shortstop With Five Teams
• 23 -- Fireball Cohen -- Negro League Teammate of Aaron
• 26 -- Red Davis -- Managed in Minor Leagues for 11 Years
• 27 -- Jerry Witte -- First Baseman for Browns

MAY

• 11 -- Steve Rachunok -- 10 Strikeouts in 10 Innings
• 13 -- Bill Rodgers -- Played in three major league games
• 17 -- Joe Black -- Won Game in 1952 World Series
• 17 -- Bobby Robinson -- Human Vacuum Cleaner
• 21 -- Bob Poser -- 14.1 Innings Pitched in Majors
• 22 -- Fritz Ackley -- 1-0 in Major Leagues
• 22 -- Joe Cascarella -- Toured Japan with All-Star Team
• 22 -- Faye Dancer -- Played in AAGPBL
• 22 -- Paul Giel -- Two-Sport Star at University of Minnesota
• 22 -- Warren Hacker -- 12 Seasons in Majors for Pitcher
• 24 -- James McCurine -- Nicknamed "Big Stick" for His Power
• 28 -- Wes Westrum -- Former Player and Manager
• 29 -- Sam Page -- Played in S.C. Textile Leagues

JUNE

• 11 -- Hank Boney -- Pitched 4 Innings
• 17 -- Bill Adair -- Managed 10 Games in Majors
• 18 -- Jack Buck -- Voice of St. Louis Cardinals
• 18 -- Jack Jenkins -- 16 Strikeouts in Majors
• 22 -- Daryl Kile -- Cardinals Pitcher Died at Young Age
• 22 -- Ron Kline -- Won 114 Games in 17 Seasons
• 25 -- Joe Antolick -- Catcher Played in 4 Games
• 26 -- Roland Latina -- "The Glove Doctor"
• 27 -- Ralph Erickson -- Oldest Player at Time of His Death
• 30 -- Pete Gray -- Played in Majors Despite One Arm

JULY

• 3 -- Earl Francis -- 16-23 in 103 Games
• 5 -- Ted Williams -- Hall of Famer for Red Sox
• 16 -- James Warfield -- Indians Trainer for 26 Years
• 17 -- Lee Maye -- Baseball Player and Musician
• 18 -- Del Wilber -- Managed for One Game in Majors
• 19 -- Spec Shea -- Won Two Games in 1947 WS
• 22 -- Millie Deegan -- Played in AAGPBL
• 24 -- Pete Coscarart -- Hit 28 Home Runs in Majors
• 24 -- Al Silvera -- 7 At-Bats in 1955
• 24 -- Barney White -- Played in 4 Games in 1945
• 25 -- Bob Barr -- 2.1 innings in Major Leagues
• 25 -- Ed Runge -- American League umpire
• 25 -- Izzy Leon -- Pitched for Phillies in 1945
• 28 -- Steve Souchock -- 50 HRs in Eight Seasons
• 28 -- Hal Spindel -- Catcher Drove in 20 Runs

AUGUST

• 1 -- Jack Tighe -- Managed Tigers in 1957 & 1958
• 4 -- Mike Payne -- 0-1 for Braves
• 5 -- Darrell Porter -- 1982 World Series MVP
• 5 -- Willis Hudlin -- Gave up Ruth's 500th Home Run
• 12 -- Enos Slaughter -- HOFer Made Mad Dash for Cardinals
• 13 -- Jack Creel -- 5-4 in Major Leagues
• 15 -- Arnie Moser -- Pinch hit in 5 Games for Reds
• 16 -- John Roseboro -- Catcher Scuffled with HOFer
• 17 -- Jimmy Bloodworth -- Played for "Whiz Kids"
• 18 -- Dick O'Connell -- Former GM for Red Sox
• 23 -- Hoyt Wilhelm -- HOFer with Knuckleball
• 25 -- Ned Martin -- Former Voice for Red Sox

SEPTEMBER

• 4 -- Jim Constable -- 3-4 in the major leagues
• 8 -- Warren Robinson -- Scouted Orioles for "Miracle Mets"
• 14 -- Jim McKee -- 1-1 For Pirates
• 14 -- Eddie Shokes -- 10 Hits in Major Leagues
• 22 -- Don Carlsen -- 2-4 in Major League Career
• 25 -- Ray Hayworth -- 50-year Career in Baseball
• 26 -- Al Kvasnak -- Two Hits in Five Games
• 30 -- Ed McGah Jr -- One-time Roommate of Ted Williams

OCTOBER

• 8 -- Jodie Beeler -- Played in 3 Games for Reds in 1944
• 11 -- Toots Ferrell -- Negro League Player
• 14 -- Eddie Lynch -- Part Owner of Diamondbacks
• 20 -- Mel Harder -- Won 233 Games in Career

NOVEMBER

• 10 -- Ken Raffensberger -- 119-154 in Pitching Career
• 15 -- Eddie Freed -- 10 Hits in Major Leagues

DECEMBER

• 1 -- Dave McNally -- Won 184 Major League Games
• 2 -- Ben Wade -- 19-17 in His Career
• 3 -- Jug Thesenga -- 12.1 Innings in Majors
• 6 -- Clarence Beers -- Pitched 2/3 of inning
• 8 -- Jim Garland -- Major League Scout for 28 Years
• 9 -- Johnny Lazor -- Hit .310 in 1945
• 10 -- Homer Spragins -- Pitched 5.1 Innings
• 10 -- Earl Henry -- 1-4 For Indians
• 10 -- Mike Kosman -- Played in One Game in 1944
• 11 -- Bob Loane -- Played in 16 Games
• 15 -- Hank Arft -- Hit 13 Home Runs in Majors
• 15 -- Dick Stuart -- Earned Nickname of Dr. Strangeglove
• 19 -- Bob Rinker -- 3 At-Bats in Majors
• 19 -- Claude Crocker -- Former Player, College Coach
• 23 -- George Bullard -- One At-Bat in Major Leagues
• 24 -- Charley Lupica -- Set Atop Flag Pole for Indians
• 26 -- Frank Reiber -- 2 Home Runs in Majors

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