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March 3, 2009

Former NY Yankee pitcher Tom Sturdivant dead at 78

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 3, 2009

He won 59 games in a career that spanned 10 years. He won 36 games in a Yankee uniform, notching 16 victories in both 1956 and 57. He pitched in three World Series alsoRIP... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

February 18, 2009

NY Giants Pro Bowl linebacker Brad Van Pelt dies of heart attack at 57

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 18, 2009 · Comments (1)

I remember Van Pelt very well. That in spite of my being a Jet fan. Most of my family were Met and Giant fans who hate the Yankees but were at worst indifferent about the Jets. That's how I felt and feel towards the Giants today and when Van Pelt... [Full Story]

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February 15, 2009

Former MLB Outfielder Ted Uhlaender dead at 68

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 15, 2009

I remember Uhlaender both from my extensive baseball watching as a youth, and later through the playing of past seasons of Strat-O-Matic. He was a very good defensive center fielder but offensively he wasn't all that good. After his playing career was over, Uhlaender remained in baseball working as a... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

February 11, 2009

Former NFL LB Mel Kaufman dead at age 50

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 11, 2009

He had an eight-year NFL career and played in three Super Bowls. RIP... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

February 9, 2009

LPGA Founder Betty Jameson Dead at 89

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 9, 2009

She won 13 tour events including the US Women's Open. RIP... [Full Story]

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January 31, 2009

Former Heavyweight champ Ingemar Johansson dead at 76

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 31, 2009

He won the title from Floyd Patterson in 1959 but lost the title in a re-match a year later. He was AP athlete of the year in 1959. I got to meet Ingemar Johansson in the late 70's thanks to my father's involvement with harness racing.(There were many pro athletes... [Full Story]

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January 9, 2009

Former MLB pitcher Dave Roberts dead at 64

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 9, 2009

I remember Roberts. He and Clay Kirby were the 1-2 pitching combo for the Padres in their infant years. His 14-17 2.10 ERA year with the 71 Padres was truly outstanding. For the Padres went 61-100 that year. Roberts was a journeyman but one able to win over 100 ML... [Full Story]

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Daily Racing Form columnist Joe Hirsch dead at 80

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 9, 2009

While the primary form of horse racing that I follow is harness racing, I did however hear of Mr. Hirsch. I didn't know however that he was roommates with Joe Namath. Did he room with Joe or Joe's luggage? LOL, either way RIP.... [Full Story]

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December 26, 2008

Jockey Sam Thompson Jr. dead at 36

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 26, 2008 · Comments (2)

He died as a result of injuries from being thrown from a horse he rode on December 20th. Arguably the most famous track related fatality in horse racing history, was the death of Harness Hall of Famer Billy Haughton who died in 1986. Haughton was one of the sport's legends... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.3/5 (3 votes cast)

December 20, 2008

Former MLB Pitcher Nick Willhite dead at 67

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 20, 2008

A hard throwing lefty, he was on two world series rosters with the Los Angeles Dodgers but never appeared on the mound. Two interesting notes about his career. He was sold and repurchased by the LA Dodgers in less than seven months during 1964 and 1965. More notably, he was... [Full Story]

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Former MLB Dock Ellis dead at 63

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 20, 2008

I remember Ellis from his days pitching with the Pirates. He was a good pitcher, an excellent one in 1971. The story of his pitching a no-hitter while on LSD just doesn't sound credible. The effect of that drug on people can make even simple activities impossible. RIP.... [Full Story]

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December 19, 2008

Former Houston Astros reliever Dave Smith dead at 53

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 19, 2008

He died of a heart attack Wednesday. I remember Smith very well, especially his work in the 1986 NLCS against the New York Mets. He was a underrated reliever who didn't gain much notoriety except in 1986. RIP.... [Full Story]

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December 18, 2008

Hall of Fame QB Slingin' Sammy Baugh dead at 94

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 18, 2008

Considered the best all around NFL player of his time he coached for three years in the old AFL. RIP Sammy.... [Full Story]

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December 1, 2008

NHL All-Star Hubert 'Pit' Martin' dead at 64

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 1, 2008

He died in a snowmobile accident on Sunday. RIP. Hubert "Pit" Martin, a four-time NHL All-Star in the 1960s and '70s, has died after his snowmobile plunged into an icy lake, Quebec provincial police said. He was 64. Const. Marie-Josee Ouellet said Martin was driving the vehicle on Lake Kanasuta... [Full Story]

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November 28, 2008

Former MLB Coach Tom Burgess dead at 82

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 28, 2008

He also played professional hockey and had two brief stints a major league baseball player. RIP. Tom Burgess, who played briefly in the major leagues before serving as a coach under Joe Torre and Bobby Cox, has died. He was 81. A member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame,... [Full Story]

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November 21, 2008

Former Green Bay Packers CB Bob Jeter dead at 71

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 21, 2008

He played in the first two Super Bowl games. RIP. Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Bob Jeter, the father of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball coach Rob Jeter, has died. Wisconsin-Milwaukee spokesman Kevin O'Connor said Rob Jeter learned of the death Thursday afternoon and went to join family members in Chicago, where... [Full Story]

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October 29, 2008

Former Minnesota Viking safety Karl Kassulke dead at 67

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 29, 2008

He was a pro bowler and took part in Super Bowl IV. Kassulke's career was cut short after he was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident. RIP... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

October 16, 2008

Former NY Yankees shortstop, outfielder Tommy Tresh dead at 71

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 16, 2008

He was the 1962 Rookie of the Year and the son of a former Major leaguer. Tresh might have been more of a household name if the bottom didn't fall out of the New York Yankees in the mid-sixties. RIP. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

October 4, 2008

Former MLB Shortstop Eddie Brinkman dead at 66

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 4, 2008 · Comments (1)

An excellent gloveman, but a light hitter, Brinkman played spent most of his career with the Washington Senators and Detroit Tigers. Brinkman was part of the deal that sent Denny McLain to Washington after the 1970 season. More recently Eddie Brinkman worked for the Chicago White Sox. Living in New... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

September 26, 2008

Former Minnesota Vikings LB Wally Hilgenberg dead at 66

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 26, 2008

I still remember Hilgenberg, Alan Page, Carl Eller and other members of the Purple People Eaters. There have to be many others besides myself who got enjoyment out of watching the Vikings play. RIP Wally.... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

September 9, 2008

Former middleweight champ Joey Giardello dead at age 78

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 9, 2008

Giardello held the title for two years in the 1960's, Eventually losing it to Rubin Hurricane Carter. The AP obituary is below the fold. RIP Champ.... [Full Story]

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September 7, 2008

Former Texas Western head coach Don Haskins dead at 78

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 7, 2008

He took the school now known as Texas El Paso to an improbable major championship in 1966. Forty years later a movie, 'Glory Road', was made about Haskins and his team. The AP obituary is below the fold. RIP Coach.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

September 3, 2008

Former US Open Golf Champ Tommy Bolt dead at 92

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 3, 2008 · Comments (1)

Bolt was best remembered for his temper and tendency to throw golf clubs. The AP article below reports this thoroughly. What the wire service fails to report, is Bolt's impact on present day golf. Namely the Senior or Champions Tour. The Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf event in 1979 probably... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

August 9, 2008

Former US Open Champ Orville 'Sarge' Moody dead at 74

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: August 9, 2008

Virtually unknown, Moody's win at the 1969 played at the Champions GC in Houston Texas ranks as one of my most stunning out of nowhere wins in USGA history. Moody never won again on the PGA Tour, but had a highly successful career on the senior tour. If I recall... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

July 13, 2008

Former MLB Pitcher Chuck Stobbs dead at age 79

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 13, 2008

The left handed Stobbs came to the Major Leagues for the first time in 1947 and stayed around till 1961. He won over 100 games, but with a losing record. Mostly because he played most of his career with one of the worst teams(The Senators) in the American League. His... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (3 votes cast)

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