RIP - Sammy Ellis

Former Cincinnati Reds' hurler Sammy Ellis passed away on May 13, 2016 at age 75.

Ellis pitched for the Reds from 1962 to 1967 and had his best season in 1965, winning 22 games and making the All-Star team. He also pitched for the Angels in 1968 and White Sox in 1969.

After his playing career, Ellis coached for the Yankees, White Sox, Cubs, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore from 1983-2000.

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