The days of being overly competitive are over, as stars from across Major League Baseball gather for a fun weekend and share the tips and tricks that make them great.
Category: National League
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Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92
He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.
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Jesus Alou, Youngest in Trio of Baseball-Playing Brothers, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:He and his brothers, Felipe and Matty, were the only three brothers in major league history to play together in a single game.
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Frank Thomas, Power-Hitting Original Met, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Sports:His 34 home runs and 94 runs batted in were among the few accomplishments worth celebrating on a team that famously went nowhere in 1962.
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Tom Browning, Who Pitched a Perfect Game for the Reds, Dies at 62
The New York Times – Sports:He had a reputation as a colorful character, but he was probably best known for the gem he threw against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988.
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Curt Simmons, Last of the Phillies’ Whiz Kids, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Sports:A three-time All Star pitcher, he helped Philadelphia win the pennant in 1950 and was with the Cardinals when they won the 1964 World Series.
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Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Pitcher With a Doctoring Touch, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Sports:He won 314 games and recorded 3,500 strikeouts, but he’s remembered as much for his acknowledged spitball, with saliva just one substance in his arsenal.
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Bruce Sutter, Hall of Fame Relief Pitcher, Is Dead at 69
The New York Times – Sports:Relying on a single pitch, the split-fingered fastball, he made the All-Star team six times, won a Cy Young Award and saved 300 games.