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Post by jimsteel on Jan 9, 2024 22:21:41 GMT -5
 Richard "Dick" Thoenen, a former MLB pitcher, passed away back on December 21st at the age 79. He pitched in the Phillies organization from 1963-1969. He pitched for the following professional teams and was a September call-up by the Philadelphia Phillies when he pitched 1 inning on September 16,1967 against the Dodgers at Connie Mack Stadium. Theonen attended Notre Dame on a basketball scholarship but switched to baseball, becoming a rookie pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1967. 1963 19 Spartanburg Phillies Western Carolinas League 1964 20 Bakersfield Bears California League A 1965 21 Chattanooga Lookouts Southern League AA 1965 21 Eugene Emeralds Northwest League A PHI 1966 22 Macon Peaches Southern League AA PHI 1966 22 San Diego Padres Pacific Coast League AAA 1967 23 San Diego Padres Pacific Coast League AAA 1967 23 FIL Phillies Florida Instructional League WRk 1967 23 Philadelphia Phillies 1968 24 San Diego Padres Pacific Coast League AAA 1969 25 Eugene Emeralds Pacific Coast League AAA |
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Post by TTX on Jan 10, 2024 9:53:16 GMT -5
Hopefully the last reported 2023 RIP.
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Post by jimsteel on Jan 10, 2024 21:02:05 GMT -5
 Sam "Big Red" Silas, a former NFL defensive tackle in the NFL, passed away back on December 17th at the age of 83. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1963 to 1967, for the New York Giants in 1968, and for the San Francisco 49ers from 1969 to 1970. He went to one Pro Bowl during his eight-year career, and was selected to one All-Pro team. Silas also played for the Portland Storm in the World Football League in 1974. During his NFL career, he played in 100 games and started in 60 of those contests while recording 20 sacks during his career. Mr. Silas played for the following teams during his pro football career: 1963–1967 St. Louis Cardinals 1968 New York Giants 1969–1970 San Francisco 49ers |
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Post by jimsteel on Jan 12, 2024 0:09:20 GMT -5
 · Harry Holt a fomer CFL and NFL tight end, passed away at the age of 66 on November 24th. Holt was a football player in the CFL for five years and in the NFL for five years. Holt played tight end for the British Columbia Lions from 1978–1982, the Cleveland Browns from 1983–1986 and the San Diego Chargers in 1987. He played college football at the University of Arizona when he signed a letter of intent to play for U of A in 1976 while playing high school football at Sunnyside High School in Tucson, Arizona. During his NFL career, Holt played in 55 games and started in 24 of those contests. In the CFL he recorded the following during his 5 year career. Harry Holt played in 54 games for the BC Lions with 137 receptions, totaling 2364 yards with 14 TD's. |
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Post by jimsteel on Jan 23, 2024 22:25:59 GMT -5
A LITTLE LATE
Ernest McNeil Moore, a former NFL defensive back, passed away back on March 9th at the age of 89.
This was missed since his obituary was not published until November of 2023. He played for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League. He played college football at Sam Houston State University and Rice University. During his NFL career, he was with the Chicago Bears (1954–1957) and he played in 35 games while he recorded 8 interceptions.
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