Wednesday, October 04, 2006 |
Today's Birthdays
Dennis Cook ANA,LAN b. 1962, played 1990-1991, 2002
John Duffie LAN b. 1945, played 1967
Ed Halicki CAL b. 1950, played 1980
Mark McLemore CAL b. 1964, played 1986-1990
Rip Repulski LAN b. 1927, played 1959-1960, All-Star: 1956, d. 1993-02-10. Streaky power hitter who had a few good years with the Cards and then stumbled around until his career's conclusion; spent a season and a few days with the Dodgers
Adam Riggs ANA,LAN b. 1972, played 1997, 2003-2004
Dave Schuler CAL b. 1953, played 1979-1980
Mike Sharperson LAN b. 1961, played 1987-1993, All-Star: 1992, d. 1996-05-26. One of the Dodger subs in a group collectively known as "the stunt men" because of their versatility, his All Star turn happened in the Dodgers' abysmal 1992 season. He died in a 1996 single-car crash just as the Padres were about to call him up from AAA Las Vegas.
Jered Weaver LAA b. 1982, played 2006. Had a great inaugural season, tying Whitey Ford's AL mark of going 9-0 as a rookie pitcher. Rookie of the Year?
Newer› ‹Older
 |
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.