Lollar, John Sherman 'Sherm' b. August 23, 1924 d. September 24, 1977 One of the best catchers in the Majors during his career, he was a member of the "Go-Go" White Sox' during their pennant winning season of 1959. He was a dangerous hitter with good power and was outstanding on defense. Led AL backstops four times in fielding and his .992 career average ranks in the top five all-time. In 1962 he equaled the ML record by catching six pop-ups in one game. He appeared in over 100 games for ten straight seasons. On April 23, 1955 he became the third major leaguer in...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo) Cause of death: Cancer Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA
b. August 23, 1924 d. September 24, 1977