Baseball Hall of Famer -- via the New York Times. A combative disciplinarian, he led the Red Sox of the "Impossible Dream" to the AL pennant and the brutal 1967 World Series at the hands of my hero, Bob Gibson. He ignited the A's dynasty with back-to-back World Series victories; he even dragged the Padres to their first Series in 1984. Before managing, he served for 13 years on five teams in a number of positions.
Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Martin Woodhouse
Inventor, novelist and screenwriter -- via the Guardian. He penned several episodes of the TV series "The Avengers."
Fred Smith
Soldier who helped liberate Bergen-Belsen -- via the Independent. Let his story stand for those of the righteous who witnessed one of humanity's lowest points and worked to alleviate suffering.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Joe Mazzone
Auto mechanic, baseball fan, cap collector and vintage car expert and hobbyist -- via morristowngreen.com.
Brice Phillips
Founder of Phillips Seafood -- via the Washington Post. Has my first soft-shell crab sandwich there -- one of my most delicious memories!
Kip Tiernan
Social activist and founder of the first shelter for homeless women -- via the Boston Globe.
Billy Beck aka Frank Billerbeck
Character actor and clown -- via hollywood.patch.com. He was in everything -- my favorite role of his was as a spying private detective's assistant in "The Fortune Cookie."
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Cy Twombly
Artist -- via the New York Times. Of his drawing of a line, he said: "It does not illustrate. It is the sensation of its own realization."
Shri Kaikhushru Dhunjibhoy Sethna aka Amal Kiran
"Poet, scholar, writer, philosopher, and cultural critic" -- via overmanfoundation.wordpress.com.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Anna Massey
Actress --via the Guardian. A great character actress, often typed as sour or spinsterish, but really a versatile and intelligent presence on stage and in film and television. Her most striking appearance was as the heroine of Michael Powell's "Peeping Tom."
Friday, July 1, 2011
Ruth Roberts
She co-wrote "Meet the Mets" -- via ESPN. Darned if she didn't write "It's a Beautiful Day for a Ball Game" and "I Love Mickey (Mantle)" as well!
C.W. Whalen Jr.
Six-term Congressman -- via the New York Times. Why is he listed on Obit Patrol? He opposed the Vietnam War; he helped end the draft; he was a liberal Republican who wanted to eliminate social injustice, boost education and reverse urban decline.
Ron "Byrd" Foster
Drummer -- via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Worked with the Igniters, the Silencers, the Iron City Houserockers, and more regional combos.
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