Tuesday, June 6, 2017

RIP - Herm Starrette


Ex-Orioles' pitcher and long-time pitching coach Herm Starrette passed away on June 2, 2017 at age 80.


Starrette pitched for the Orioles in 1963 (and also briefly in '64 and '65), but was better known as a pitching coach for many teams.

He coached in the Orioles' farm system from 1966-71, contributing to the development of the young arms coming up through that system.

Herm moved up to the majors in 1974, and spent 28 years coaching and/or instructing for the Braves, Orioles, Giants, Phillies, Brewers, Cubs, Expos, and Red Sox.

I first became aware of Starrette when Dallas Green tabbed him as his pitching coach for the 1979-81 Phillies.

Hometown obituary
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Sunday, June 4, 2017

RIP - Jim Piersall


Former American League outfielder Jim Piersall passed away on June 3, 2017 at age 87.


Piersall played 17 seasons, for the Red Sox (1950-58), Indians (1959-61), Senators (1962-63), Mets (1963), and Angels (1963-67). He was an All-Star in '54 and '56, and led the AL with 40 doubles in 1956.

He played only 5 games in his final season, retiring in May to work in the Angels' front office. Piersall later was a broadcaster for the Rangers and White Sox.

He was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2010.

ESPN obituary

KCRA TV3 (Sacremento) obituary
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