News about Roger Craig

Roger Craig died at the age of 93: Former San Francisco Giants coach Roger Craig is remembered by several teams

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 5, 2023
Roger Craig, who played for three championship franchises and then coached the San Francisco Giants to the 1989 World Series that was interrupted by a major earthquake, has died. He was 93 years old. Craig died Sunday in San Diego after a short illness, according to a Giants spokesperson. In a tweet, Giants President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Baer said, "We've lost a beloved member of our Giants family."

Maury Wills, a legendary shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died at the age of 89

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 20, 2022
Maury Wills, a Los Angeles Dodgers legend, died at the age of 89. The Los Angeles Dodgers are mourning the loss of Dodger legend Maury Wills,' according to a team statement released on Tuesday.' Our thoughts are with Wills' family, colleagues, and relatives.' There is no reason given as to why someone died. Wills retired with 586 steals, making him the best base runners in baseball history, which is still good enough for 20th all-time. More importantly, the seven-time All-Star shortstop won three World Series with the Dodgers before being named the 1962 National League MVP over legends, including Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, and teammates Tommy Davis and Don Drysdale.