RIP - Dave Wickersham

 

Dave Wickersham, who pitched for 10 seasons in the 1960s, passed away on June 18, 2022 at age 86.

Wickersham began his career in 1960 with the Kansas City Athletics, and ended it in 1969 with the Kansas City Royals. In between, he pitched 4 seasons for the Tigers and 11 games for the Pirates. He was one of four players to have played for both Kansas City teams. 

 

He was primarily a starting pitcher from 1963-65, and a reliever in all other years.

 

A native of Erie, PA, he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1989. 

 

Kansas City Star obituary