Aaron, Tommie Lee b. August 5, 1939 d. August 16, 1984 Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as an outfielder for seven seasons (1962 to 1965, 1968 to 1971) with the Braves when they were first in Milwaukee, then after they moved to Atlanta. He was the brother of Hall of Fame baseball player Henry "Hank" Aaron. Catholic Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA
Abbaticchio, Edward James 'Batty' b. April 15, 1877 d. January 6, 1957 Major League Baseball Player. The first Italian-American to play Major League baseball, he was an infielder for nine seasons (1897 to 1898, 1903 to 1905, and 1907 to 1910) with the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Beaneaters (Red Sox) an Pittsburgh Pirates. He was part of the 1909 Pirates team that won the World Series four games to three over the Detroit Tigers, and appeared in one game. Saint Marys Cemetery, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Abbey, Bert Wood b. June 14, 1869 d. June 11, 1962 Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as a pitcher for five seasons (1892 to 1896) with the National League's Washington Senators, Chicago Colts (Cubs) and Brooklyn Bridgegrooms (Dodgers). His record was 22 Wins and 40 Losses in 79 Games played. Mountain View Cemetery, Essex Center, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Abbey, Charlie b. October 14, 1866 d. April 27, 1926 Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as an outfielder five seasons (1893 to 1897) for the Washington Senators of the National League. His best season was 1894 when he hit .314 with 7 Home Runs, 31 stolen bases and 101 Runs Batted In. His lifetime batting average was .281. (Bio by: Dennis) Steele Cemetery, Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Abel, Clarence John 'Taffy' b. May 28, 1900 d. August 1, 1964 Professional Hockey Player. A native of Sault Sainte. Marie, Michigan, he played as a Defenseman for the New York Rangers from 1926 to 1929, and the Chicago Blackhawks from 1929 to 1934. In 1924 he played hockey for the United States during the Winter Olympics, and received the Silver Medal as the team came in second to the Canadian team. Part of the the 1928 Stanley Cup winning Rangers team and the 1934 Stanly Cup winning Blackhawks team, he was inducted posthumously into the United States...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Riverside Cemetery, Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA Plot: Catholic Section, Block A, West Half, #17
Abel, Sidney 'Sid' b. February 22, 1918 d. February 8, 2000 Hall of Fame Professional Hockey Player. An integral part of the Detroit Red Wings "Production Line" of the 1940s and 1950s, he was often overshadowed by his team mates on that line - Hall of Famers Ted Lindsay and Gordie Howe - yet is considered today by many Hockey historians as being the backbone of the Red Wings teams of the era. Nicknamed "Old Bootnose", he played for the Red Wings from 1938 to 1943, and from 1946 to 1952 (the two year break was the result of his serving in the Canadian...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Abernathy, Theodore Wade 'Ted' b. March 6, 1933 d. December 16, 2004 Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as a pitcher for fourteen seasons (1955 to 1957, 1960, 1963 to 1972) with the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Royals. One of the first pitchers to throw in the "submarine side-arm" fashion, he led the National League in Saves twice (1965 and 1967) while with the Cubs. He ended his career with a total of 148 Saves. Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Abrahams, Harold b. December 15, 1899 d. January 14, 1978 Olympic Athlete, Journalist. He represented Great Britain twice in the Olympic Games (1920, 1924) and in 1924 equaled the Olympic record in winning the 100-meter dash and winning the Gold Medal (he also one a Silver Medal in the 4x100 meter relay). He later became an executive in such organizations as the British Amateur Athletic Federation and covered sports as a radio commentator and as athletics correspondent for the London Sunday Times (1925 to 1967). His story was depicted in the 1981...[Read More] (Bio by: K) St John the Baptist Churchyard, Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, England
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 8 games for the Pirates in 1906, was sent to the minors, and did not return to the Majors until his call up...[Read More] (Bio by: Connie Nisinger) Bethlehem Cemetery, Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Adams, Ace Townsend b. March 2, 1912 d. February 26, 2006 Major League Baseball Player. He played in the Major Leagues for six seasons (1941 to 1946) as a pitcher for the New York Giants. A relief specialist, he led the National Leagues in Saves in 1944 and 1945, and in Games Pitched in 1942, 1943 and 1944, and was named to the 1943 National League All-Star Team. His 70 appearances (67 in relief) in 1943 set a Major League record. He had reached the Majors at age 29, much later in his career as most ball players. By the time he was 34 he saw his...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Friendship Cemetery, Donalsonville, Seminole County, Georgia, USA
Adams, Babe (Charles Benjamin) b. May 18, 1882 d. July 27, 1968 Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as a pitcher for nineteen seasons (1906 to 1907, 1909 to 1916, and 1918 to 1926) with the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched three complete-game victories (including a shutout in game 7) in the 1909 World Series over the Detroit Tigers as a rookie. In that series, American League batting champ, Ty Cobb, went one-for-eleven against Adams (.090). He is still credited as the only rookie to win three games in a single...[Read More] (Bio by: Kent Kooi) Mount Moriah Cemetery, Mount Moriah, Harrison County, Missouri, USA
Adams, Chris b. February 10, 1955 d. October 7, 2001 Professional Wrestler. Born in England, he originally studied architecture for four years before becoming a three-time national and World Champion in Judo. He later entered the professional wrestling circuit, and traveled to the United States in the early 1980s, where his wrestling career saw it's greatest success. In 1983 when he joined the World Class Championship Wrestling, and became known for his trademark signature "superkick." He achieved greater fame wrestling with the Von Erich...[Read More] (Bio by: Karen Adams) Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving, Dallas County, Texas, USA Plot: Garden of Faith, Lawn Crypt A-17
Adams, Earl John b. August 26, 1894 d. February 24, 1989 Major League Baseball Player. Nicknamed "Sparky", he played Major League baseball as an infielder for 13 seasons (1922 to 1934) for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds. He first spent time with the Cubs as a utility infielder until a trade allowed him to become a full fledged starter. He responded in 1925 by leading all National League 2nd basemen in putouts, assists and total chances. He also developed into a fine hitting leadoff man, and led the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Reformed Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
Adams, Jack b. July 14, 1895 d. May 1, 1968 Hall of Fame Professional Hockey Player. He played the position of Center for the Toronto Arenas from 1917 to 1919, the Vancouver Millionaires from 1919 to 1922, the Toronto St. Pats from 1922 to 1926, and the Ottawa Senators from 1926 to 1927. After his playing days he spent a total of 36 years in the organization of the Detroit Red Wings, coaching them for 20, and guiding them to three Stanly Cup championships (1936, 1937 and 1943). He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1959. Cause of death: Heart Attack White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
Adams, Platt b. March 23, 1885 d. February 27, 1961 American Olympic Athlete. He competed for the United States Track and Field team in the 1912 Summer Olympic Games, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden. He won the Gold Medal for the high jump at 5'4 1/4", and the Silver Medal for the long jump at 11' 1/2". (Bio by: Anonymous) Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA Plot: Rose Garden, Section 6, Space 28
Adams, Spencer Dewey b. June 21, 1898 d. November 25, 1970 Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as an infielder for four seasons (1923, 1935 to 1927), each one with a different team (Pittsburgh Pirates in 1923, Washington Senators in 1925, New York Yankees in 1926, and St. Louis Browns in 1927). Although his brief Major League career totaled only 180 games and 395 at-bats, he was part of two World Series teams. In 1925 he appeared in 63 games for the American League Pennant winning Senators, and played in two World Series games...[Read More] Kaysville City Cemetery, Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, USA Plot: 1-16-B-7
Adams, Stewart Alexander 'Stew' b. September 16, 1904 d. May 18, 1978 Professional Hockey Player. A native of Calgary, Alberta, he played in the National Hockey League as a Left Wing for the Chicago Blackhawks from 1929 to 1932, and the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1932 to 1933. He retired from playing hockey in 1936, and passed away in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 73. (Bio by: K) Union Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Adcock, Joe b. October 30, 1927 d. May 3, 1999 Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball as a 1st Baseman for seventeen seasons (1950 to 1966) with the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Braves, Cleveland Indians, and Los Angeles/California Angels. He arrived in the Major Leagues with the Reds, and split time at first base with established slugger Ted Kluszewski during the 1950 season. The next year he switch to the outfield to allow Klusweski to play...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Holly Springs Cemetery, Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA
Adcox, Grant b. January 2, 1950 d. November 19, 1989 Auto Race Car Driver. He made his auto racing debut in the Winston Cup Series in 1974, and ran 61 Cup races. His biggest success came in the Automobile Racing Club of America series, where he won eight races, and set a record for most superspeedway wins in a season in 1986, when he won four times. In November 1989 he was running a Winston Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlanta, Georgia when on Lap 198, he crashed into the Turn 2 wall, and suffered major head and chest injuries, as well as...[Read More] (Bio by: D-Day) Chattanooga Memorial Park, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
Addy, Eddy (Robert Edward) b. February, 1838 d. April 9, 1910 Major League Baseball Player. He made his Major League debut on May 6, 1871. He played for the Rockford Forest Citys in 1871, Philadelphia Whites in 1873, and 1875, Boston Red Stockings in 1873, Hartford Dark Blues in 1874, Chicago White Stockings in 1876, and Cincinnati Reds in 1877. Mountain View Cemetery, Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, USA
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