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Roman Anthony Semproch (January 7, 1931 – October 27, 2024), also known as Baby and Ray, was an American right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1958 to 1961 for the Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels.
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| Win–loss record | 19–21 |
| Earned run average | 4.42 |
| Strikeouts | 156 |
Former All-Star pitcher Joey Jay passed away last month at age 89, according to an obituary from a Florida funeral home. A 6’4″ right-hander, he pitched 13 seasons in the big leagues.
A native of Middletown, Connecticut, Jay signed with the Milwaukee Braves for a $20K bonus in 1953. Under the so-called “bonus baby” rules of the time, a player who signed for more than $4K could not be assigned to the minor leagues. Jay therefore jumped right to the majors as a 17-year-old for the 1953 season. He remarkably tossed 10 scoreless innings in an abbreviated stint. He only made 15 appearances the following year, struggling to a 6.50 ERA across 18 innings in his age-18 season.
The Reds finished 93-61 that season to secure the NL pennant before the introduction of the Championship Series. Cincinnati met the Yankees in the World Series. Jay got the ball in Game 2 and tossed a two-run complete game to get the victory. That’d be the Reds’ only win of the set. Jay was hit hard in the Game 5 clincher, as the Yanks tagged him for four runs without allowing him to escape the first inning.
A native of Middletown, Connecticut, Jay signed with the Milwaukee Braves for a $20K bonus in 1953. Under the so-called “bonus baby” rules of the time, a player who signed for more than $4K could not be assigned to the minor leagues. Jay therefore jumped right to the majors as a 17-year-old for the 1953 season. He remarkably tossed 10 scoreless innings in an abbreviated stint. He only made 15 appearances the following year, struggling to a 6.50 ERA across 18 innings in his age-18 season.
The Reds finished 93-61 that season to secure the NL pennant before the introduction of the Championship Series. Cincinnati met the Yankees in the World Series. Jay got the ball in Game 2 and tossed a two-run complete game to get the victory. That’d be the Reds’ only win of the set. Jay was hit hard in the Game 5 clincher, as the Yanks tagged him for four runs without allowing him to escape the first inning.
The great musician, performer, bandleader, conductor, producer and maestro Quincy Jones has passed away, age 91.
Quincy had a very full life, from his early marriage to the lovely Peggy Lipton, best known for her role in The Mod Squad:
With Peggy, his daughter Rashida Jones was born, best known for her roles in The Office and Parks and Recreation:
We could never forget Quincy's longtime friendships with Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie:
with whom he collaborated to create the unforgettable 1985 "We are the World" album for famine relief in Africa!
Quincy had a very full life, from his early marriage to the lovely Peggy Lipton, best known for her role in The Mod Squad:
With Peggy, his daughter Rashida Jones was born, best known for her roles in The Office and Parks and Recreation:
We could never forget Quincy's longtime friendships with Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie:
with whom he collaborated to create the unforgettable 1985 "We are the World" album for famine relief in Africa!
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Al Ferrara, an outfielder who won World Series championships in 1963 and 1965 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, died Friday. He was 84.
The team announced his death but provided no other details.
Ferrara, nicknamed The Bull, made his major league debut for the Dodgers on July 30, 1963, and remained in the organization through 1968. He batted .256 with 23 home runs in 249 games over five seasons with Los Angeles.
During that time, he was a part of National League pennant-winning teams in 1963, ‘65 and ’66. Ferrara didn’t play in the 1963 or ‘65 World Series. He got one plate appearance during the ’66 World Series won by Baltimore, hitting a single.
In 1967, Ferrara had a career year, leading the Dodgers with an .812 OPS and 16 home runs. He was voted Dodger of the Year, awarded to the team’s most valuable player.
The team announced his death but provided no other details.
Ferrara, nicknamed The Bull, made his major league debut for the Dodgers on July 30, 1963, and remained in the organization through 1968. He batted .256 with 23 home runs in 249 games over five seasons with Los Angeles.
During that time, he was a part of National League pennant-winning teams in 1963, ‘65 and ’66. Ferrara didn’t play in the 1963 or ‘65 World Series. He got one plate appearance during the ’66 World Series won by Baltimore, hitting a single.
In 1967, Ferrara had a career year, leading the Dodgers with an .812 OPS and 16 home runs. He was voted Dodger of the Year, awarded to the team’s most valuable player.
A truly unique entertainer passed away at age 78 today. Known as 'Fratello Metallo', this Italian monk of the Capuchin order would sing heavy metal songs on stage, all with a religious message. Amazing!
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Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, dies at 85
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FILE - Atlanta Braves’ Rico Carty, right, Hank Aaron, left, and Lew Burdette look up into stands at night on May 22, 1972 before exhibition game against the Brewers in Milwaukee. (AP Photo, File)
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FILE - Cleveland Indians infielder Rico Carty, 1976. (AP Photo, File)
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Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85.
Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario — a newspaper in Carty’s native Dominican Republic — that he died Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital.
“Carty was one of the first groundbreaking Latino stars in the major leagues, and he established himself as a hero to millions in his native Dominican Republic, his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, and the city of Atlanta, where he was a beloved fan favorite,” the players’ association said in its statement.
The Braves said Carty left an indelible mark on the organization.
“While his on-field accomplishments will never be forgotten, his unforgettable smile and generous nature will be sorely missed,” the team said in its statement.
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Carty made his big league debut with the Braves in September 1963. He batted .330 with 22 homers and 88 RBIs in his first full season in 1964, finishing second to Dick Allen in voting for NL Rookie of the Year.
The Braves moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta after the 1965 season, and Carty got the franchise’s first hit in its new home on April 12, 1966, against Pittsburgh.
Carty had his best year in 1970, batting .366 with 25 homers and a career-best 101 RBIs. He started the All-Star Game after he was elected as a write-in candidate, joining Willie Mays and Hank Aaron in the NL outfield.
Carty batted .299 with 204 homers and 890 RBIs over 15 years in the majors, also playing for Cleveland, Toronto, Oakland, Texas and the Chicago Cubs. He retired after the 1979 season.
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Longtime Hollywood actor Earl Holliman passed away on 11.25.24 at age 96.
While not a household name, he was in some all-time classics across genres:
'Where is Everybody?' The first episode of the legendary Twilight Zone series:
While not a household name, he was in some all-time classics across genres:
'Where is Everybody?' The first episode of the legendary Twilight Zone series:
Dimel, Illini asst. and ex-head coach, dies at 62
Dana Dimel, an assistant this season at Illinois and a longtime college coach who led programs at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP, died Tuesday at 62.
Illini Football assistant coach Dana Dimel passed suddenly at age 62.
Former major league player and broadcaster Bill Melton died Thursday morning in Phoenix following a brief illness, the Chicago White Sox announced. He was 79.
Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, Melton signed with the White Sox as a free agent out of high school in 1964, the year before MLB implemented the amateur draft. He made his MLB debut in 1968 and quickly became one of the team's most productive players, slashing .255/.326/.433 with 23 home runs in 1969, his first full big-league season.
Melton had the two best seasons of his career in 1970 and 1971, authoring a .266/.346/.490 batting line those two years and hitting 33 home runs in each season. His 33 homers in 1971 led the American League and earned Melton his only career All-Star Game selection. He also received MVP votes that year.
Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, Melton signed with the White Sox as a free agent out of high school in 1964, the year before MLB implemented the amateur draft. He made his MLB debut in 1968 and quickly became one of the team's most productive players, slashing .255/.326/.433 with 23 home runs in 1969, his first full big-league season.
Melton had the two best seasons of his career in 1970 and 1971, authoring a .266/.346/.490 batting line those two years and hitting 33 home runs in each season. His 33 homers in 1971 led the American League and earned Melton his only career All-Star Game selection. He also received MVP votes that year.
Former big league right-hander Al Fitzmorris has died at 78. The Royals announced the news on Wednesday evening.
Fitzmorris was born in Buffalo but attended high school in San Diego. He signed with the White Sox as a 20-year-old. The 6-foot-2 righty never had an opportunity to get to the big leagues with Chicago. The Royals plucked him away as they built their first team via the expansion draft. Fitzmorris made seven relief appearances for the franchise’s inaugural team in 1969.
Fitzmorris was born in Buffalo but attended high school in San Diego. He signed with the White Sox as a 20-year-old. The 6-foot-2 righty never had an opportunity to get to the big leagues with Chicago. The Royals plucked him away as they built their first team via the expansion draft. Fitzmorris made seven relief appearances for the franchise’s inaugural team in 1969.
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