Abstein, William Henry b. February 2, 1883 d. April 8, 1940 Major League Baseball Player. Known as "Big Bill," he played Major League baseball as first baseman for three seasons (1906, 1909 to 1910) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Browns. A career minor leaguer who never could permanently break into the Major League (he was considered a top first baseman when he played for the 1907 Providence Clam Diggers of the Eastern League), he played eight games for the Pirates in 1906, was sent to the minors, and did not return to the Majors until his...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger) Bethlehem Cemetery, Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Hofman, Robert George b. October 5, 1925 d. April 5, 1994 Major League Baseball Player. He was the nephew of former major leaguer "Circus Solly" Hofman. He played mostly in a utility role, also carved a niche as a pinch hitter. Nine of his 32 lifetime homers were pinch hit. Never much of a hitter, he was still a valuable commodity for New York, where he became a favorite of Manager Leo Durocher because of his ability to play several infield positions. He could play 1st, 2nd and 3rd equally well and even made 26 appearances at catcher. After his...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo) Bethlehem Cemetery, Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Plot: Section 2, Block 15, Lot 5/6
Roettger, Oscar Frederick b. February 19, 1900 d. July 4, 1986 Major League Baseball Player. He played for three teams during his Major league career. He pitched in six games for the New York Yankees, 5 in 1923 and 1 in 1924, all in relief. He did get a full World Series share in 1923, the Yanks first Championship. He managed 1 save in 11.7 innings of Major League hurling. Roettger appeared in the outfield in one game for the Brooklyn Robins in 1927 and 15 games at first base for the Philadelphia A's in 1932. He played in the minors with St. Paul of the...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo) Bethlehem Cemetery, Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Plot: Section 25A, Lot 123
b. February 2, 1883 d. April 8, 1940