Loved his commercials...Kid trying to throw a crumbled ball of paper and he blocks it going "no, no, no!!!"
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Baseball hits leader Pete Rose dies at 83 at homein Las Vegas.
Pete Rose, baseball's career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83.
For fans who came of age in the 1960s and '70s, no player was more exciting than the Cincinnati Reds' No. 14, "Charlie Hustle," the brash superstar with the shaggy hair, puggish nose and muscular forearms. At the dawn of artificial surfaces, divisional play and free agency, Rose was old school, a conscious throwback to baseball's early days. Millions could never forget him crouched and scowling at the plate, running full speed to first even after drawing a walk, or sprinting for the next base and diving headfirst into the bag.
A 17-time All-Star, the switch-hitting Rose played on three World Series winners. He was the National League MVP in 1973 and World Series MVP two years later. He holds the major league record for games played (3,562) and plate appearances (15,890) and the NL record for the longest hitting streak (44). He was the leadoff man for one of baseball's most formidable lineups with the Reds' championship teams of 1975 and 1976, with teammates that included Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Tony Perez and Joe Morgan.
Pete Rose, baseball's career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83.
For fans who came of age in the 1960s and '70s, no player was more exciting than the Cincinnati Reds' No. 14, "Charlie Hustle," the brash superstar with the shaggy hair, puggish nose and muscular forearms. At the dawn of artificial surfaces, divisional play and free agency, Rose was old school, a conscious throwback to baseball's early days. Millions could never forget him crouched and scowling at the plate, running full speed to first even after drawing a walk, or sprinting for the next base and diving headfirst into the bag.
A 17-time All-Star, the switch-hitting Rose played on three World Series winners. He was the National League MVP in 1973 and World Series MVP two years later. He holds the major league record for games played (3,562) and plate appearances (15,890) and the NL record for the longest hitting streak (44). He was the leadoff man for one of baseball's most formidable lineups with the Reds' championship teams of 1975 and 1976, with teammates that included Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Tony Perez and Joe Morgan.
Pete was a complex, and often polarizing figure in baseball. I grew up loving watching him diving headfirst into a base, running out every hit, and fielding like his life depended on it! There was never another player more versatile, as he played 24 seasons, making 17 All Star Teams at 5 different positions. That will never happen again, the game has changed. Pete may not have been a paragon of moral virtue, but in terms of a purely talented baseball player, he is incomparable. Rest in Peace.
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Actor John Amos, whose long career included a range of iconic roles in such works as "Roots," "Good Times" and "The West Wing," died in August, his family said Tuesday.
He was 84 when he died from natural causes in Los Angeles on Aug. 21, according to a statement from the actor's publicist.
"With a career spanning over five decades, Amos leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking work on both television and film, and a dedication to positive African American representation in media," the statement read.
He was 84 when he died from natural causes in Los Angeles on Aug. 21, according to a statement from the actor's publicist.
"With a career spanning over five decades, Amos leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking work on both television and film, and a dedication to positive African American representation in media," the statement read.
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Luis Tiant, Red Sox pitcher known as ‘El Tiante,’ dies at 83 - The Boston Globe
Tiant, the Cuban emigre whose pitching heroics spurred the Red Sox to the 1975 World Series, played for six clubs during his 19-year career between 1964 and 1982.
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Los Angeles Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela has died, the Dodgers announced Tuesday. He was 63 years old.
Few words inspire such memories of joy as "Fernandomania," the days of summer when Valenzuela introduced himself to baseball then proceeded to take it over. He will always be remembered for a 1981 season in which he won Rookie of the Year, the Cy Young Award and a World Series ring with one of the greatest rookie years in the history of professional sports.
Valenzuela's career was much more than numbers and trophies. He was and remains an icon among Latino baseball fans and players, and a national hero in his native Mexico. "El Toro" carried a gravity in his prime that few players ever match, especially when he was throwing shutout after shutout in 1981.
The Dodgers had previously announced Valenzuela was stepping away from the broadcast booth on Oct. 2 to focus on his health, with an aim to return for 2025. Valenzuela’s impact endured for so long and so powerfully that the Dodgers retired his jersey number in 2023 despite a long-standing rule that the team only did so for those who were in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Few words inspire such memories of joy as "Fernandomania," the days of summer when Valenzuela introduced himself to baseball then proceeded to take it over. He will always be remembered for a 1981 season in which he won Rookie of the Year, the Cy Young Award and a World Series ring with one of the greatest rookie years in the history of professional sports.
Valenzuela's career was much more than numbers and trophies. He was and remains an icon among Latino baseball fans and players, and a national hero in his native Mexico. "El Toro" carried a gravity in his prime that few players ever match, especially when he was throwing shutout after shutout in 1981.
The Dodgers had previously announced Valenzuela was stepping away from the broadcast booth on Oct. 2 to focus on his health, with an aim to return for 2025. Valenzuela’s impact endured for so long and so powerfully that the Dodgers retired his jersey number in 2023 despite a long-standing rule that the team only did so for those who were in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
What a shame, Fernando was a fantastic player, and did a ton to promote baseball in Latin America. He will be missed, especially given the Dodgers going to the World Series this year, he was excited for his team, I am sure.
As the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to clash in the World Series, the baseball world is in mourning following the death of former Yankees pitcher Rudy May. May, who passed away at the age of 80, played a pivotal role in the 1981 World Series, the last time the Dodgers and Yankees faced each other for the championship. May's death comes on the heels of Fernando Valenzuela's passing, further adding to the solemn mood surrounding the series.
Weird that both teams in the World Series, loses one of the top pitchers from the 1981 World Series, the last time the teams met! In game 3, Fernando Valenzuela pitched a complete game, in a 5-4 Dodgers win, while Rudy May pitched 3 scoreless inning in the middle innings for the Yankees!
Rudy May had a standout 16-year career in Major League Baseball, playing for teams such as the New York Yankees, California Angels, Baltimore Orioles, and Montreal Expos. Known for his consistency on the mound, May achieved a career ERA of 3.46, racking up 152 wins along the way. In 1980, he claimed the American League ERA title, solidifying his place among the league's elite pitchers. He also pitched in three crucial games during the 1981 World Series, further endearing him to Yankees fans.
Weird that both teams in the World Series, loses one of the top pitchers from the 1981 World Series, the last time the teams met! In game 3, Fernando Valenzuela pitched a complete game, in a 5-4 Dodgers win, while Rudy May pitched 3 scoreless inning in the middle innings for the Yankees!
Rudy May had a standout 16-year career in Major League Baseball, playing for teams such as the New York Yankees, California Angels, Baltimore Orioles, and Montreal Expos. Known for his consistency on the mound, May achieved a career ERA of 3.46, racking up 152 wins along the way. In 1980, he claimed the American League ERA title, solidifying his place among the league's elite pitchers. He also pitched in three crucial games during the 1981 World Series, further endearing him to Yankees fans.
11-year MLB veteran Doug Bird passed away late last month, according to an obituary from a North Carolina funeral home. The former Royals, Phillies, Yankees, Cubs, and Red Sox right-hander was 74 years old.
A California native in his early years, Bird was drafted by the Royals in the summer of 1969. He spent the next few years as a starter in the minor leagues before making his big league debut with Kansas City on April 29, 1973 as a reliever. His rookie season out of the bullpen was a strong one, as he pitched to an excellent 2.99 ERA in 102 1/3 innings of work. It was more of the same over the next two years, as Bird would go on to post a 3.01 ERA in 197 2/3 frames from 1974-75.
A California native in his early years, Bird was drafted by the Royals in the summer of 1969. He spent the next few years as a starter in the minor leagues before making his big league debut with Kansas City on April 29, 1973 as a reliever. His rookie season out of the bullpen was a strong one, as he pitched to an excellent 2.99 ERA in 102 1/3 innings of work. It was more of the same over the next two years, as Bird would go on to post a 3.01 ERA in 197 2/3 frames from 1974-75.
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