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[mrveggieman]

RIP to Louisanna rapper Lil Snupe:

Lil Snupe Funeral Attended By Hundreds As Slain Rapper Laid To Rest In Hometown (REPORT)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...ef=mostpopular

[ajcorleone]

Missed a legend at the age of 85 Texas Johnny Brown

[pktwsu99]

Dick Gray, former Dodgers player, who hit the first home run in Dodgers Stadium, passed away on 7/8. He was 81. I was luck enough to get him added to my '59 WS ball just about 3 months ago, and he wrote a small note, thanking me to writing to him. RIP Mr. Gray, you were a great TTM signer.

[mrveggieman]

Ex-Auburn hoops player Korvotney Barber dies

http://www.ajc.com/ap/ap/georgia/ex-...-drowns/nYyZQ/

[GoWarrior]

Marv Rotblatt, the five foot six inches tall pitcher who played for the Chicago White Sox in 1948-51, died at the age of 85.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/23/sp...-85.html?_r=1&

[arfmax]

GREENVILLE, Miss. -- George "Boomer" Scott, a three-time All-Star first baseman during the 1960s and 1970s who slugged 271 career homers, has died. He was 69.

Known as "Boomer", George Scott had two runs with the Red Sox and was an eight-time All-Star at first base.
Washington County coroner Methel Johnson confirmed Scott died on Sunday in Greenville.

Scott spent most of his 14-year career with the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. He hit 27 homers during his rookie season with the Red Sox in 1966 and had his best year with the Brewers in 1975, when he hit 36 homers and had 109 RBIs.

Scott was a big man, listed at 6-foot-2 and over 200 pounds in his playing days, but surprising nimble in the field. He won eight Gold Gloves, playing primarily first base.

[arfmax]

EL PASO, Texas - Frank Castillo, a former standout pitcher for Eastwood High School who played in the major leagues for 13 years, has died. He was 44. Castillo, who attended Eastwood in in the early 1980s, drowned in Bartlett Lake in Arizona near his home Sunday afternoon. Authorities say divers are going back into the water today to look for his body and say Castillo was on a pontoon boat with a friend when he decided to go swimming.

Castillo's friend reportedly called for help when Castillo did not come back up out of the water.

Castillo's family released the following statement to KVIA on Monday:

"Frank Castillo died on Sunday in a drowning accident while with his family at a lake near his home. Frank was a wonderful son, terrific brother, and an extraordinary father to his two beautiful girls.

"Everyone who knew Frank loved Frank . We are devastated by this loss.

"It is impossible to express in words the level of sadness we feel due to this tragedy.
All of those who counted Frank as a personal friend, and to all those wonderful fans
who cheered for him during his major league career, we genuinely appreciate your prayers and kind words during this extremely difficult time.

"While we may not be able to thank each of you in person, it is very comforting to know that you are with us in spirit.

"We will provide information about the funeral once we are ab le to make all of the arrangements

Castillo Family"

Castillo was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1987 and played for them for seven years starting in 1991. He also played for Colorado, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, and Florida.

He had a career 4.56 ERA and a record of 82 wins and 104 losses

[mrveggieman]

The man who scored the first basket in NBA history just passed away

Benjamin “Ossie” Schectman, a Knick who is credited with scoring the 1st basket in the NBA in 1946, has died, the team announced.

[bcommerce]

HOF Member Art Donovan passed away today!!

[Chris819]

Glen Hobbie died August 9th. Was a baseball player from 1957-1964 RIP