RIP - Ron Tompkins

 

Ron Tompkins, who pitched briefly for the Athletics and Cubs, passed away on February 3, 2023, at age 78.

(Alas, that's not really Ron's rookie card)

 

Tompkins appeared in 5 games for the Kansas City Athletics in September 1965, then returned to the minors until pitching 35 games in relief for the Cubs in 1971. In between those 2 seasons, he spent time in the Reds', Braves', Royals', Braves' (again), and Brewers' organizations. 

 

He pitched in the minors from 1962 to 1973, except for his full season with the Cubs in 1971.

 

RIP Baseball obituary