Kim Batiste, former Phillies INF, is dead today. Ultimate goat to hero story: 1993 NLCS Game One committed error in 9th inning allowing Braves to tie; hit game-winning double in 10th.
Johnny Nash, “I Can See Clearly Now” singer/songwriter, is dead today. This has been anything but a bright, bright, bright sunshiny day in the music industry.
Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist and founder of Van Halen, is dead today. Anyone under the age of 65 who doesn’t have Eddie’s solo on Eruption on immediate recall probably never followed music.
Charlie Haeger, former MLB pitcher & Cubs AA pitching coach, is now dead. Self-inflicted gunshot wound after being suspected in shooting death of girlfriend.
Ron Perranoski, former Dodgers pitcher and pitching coach, is dead today. AL saves leader in ‘69 & ‘70 with Twins; inducted to Polish-American HOF in 1983.
Bob Gibson, St. Louis Cardinals HOF pitcher, and one-time Harlem Globetrotter, is dead today. One of the most intimidating pitchers in baseball history.