Willie McCovey, baseball legend and Hall of Fame inductee, has passed away at the age of 80. The former San Francisco Giants player was part of the franchise for 21 years and he continued to follow the team after his retirement. McCovey passed away yesterday, Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Stanford Hospital. McCovey had been dealing with ongoing health issues and used a wheelchair for years. He battled a serious infection four years ago that nearly took his life. He had developed another infection recently, spending a week in a hospital. However, he attended the Giants’ final home game this […]
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- 11/1/2018
- by Mary Jane
- Monsters and Critics
Barry Bonds says he's been crying over the death of his good friend and mentor, Willie McCovey -- but says he promises to pass along the wisdom he learned from the Sf Giants legend. Bonds and McCovey formed a very strong bond over the years -- with McCovey recently blasting the Baseball Hall of Fame voters for not inducting Barry. He called it a "sin." So, when Bonds learned McCovey had passed away Wednesday, he was devastated.
- 11/1/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
San Francisco Giants legend and Hall of Fame first baseman Willie McCovey has died. McCovey, who played 19 seasons for the Giants and is one of the franchise's most beloved players, passed away peacefully Wednesday at Stanford Hospital after battling ongoing health issues. Willie played for the Giants from 1959-73 and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986. The first baseman was one baseball's most feared hitters during the 1960s and '70s,...
- 11/1/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Feb 21. 9:06 Am Pt -- The San Francisco Giants released a statement saying Cepeda was hospitalized due to a "cardiac incident" ... and is in critical condition. 7:45 Am Pt -- Cepeda "suffered a severe blow to the skull" after falling in the parking lot of his gym on Monday ... Orlando's family friend, Minor League Dodgers coach Paco Figueroa, told Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Dia. Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda, 80, was rushed to a...
- 2/21/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Baseball star Willie McCovey was among one of the 273 commutations and pardons issued by President Obama on Tuesday.
The president forgave the San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer’s 1995 conviction on tax evasion charges. He was sentenced in June 1996 to two years of probation.
According to a press release issued by the The White House, McCovey willfully made and subscribed a false federal income tax return in New York.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to President Obama not only for this kind gesture on my behalf, but also for his tireless service to all Americans. He will be...
The president forgave the San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer’s 1995 conviction on tax evasion charges. He was sentenced in June 1996 to two years of probation.
According to a press release issued by the The White House, McCovey willfully made and subscribed a false federal income tax return in New York.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to President Obama not only for this kind gesture on my behalf, but also for his tireless service to all Americans. He will be...
- 1/18/2017
- by caitlinkeating89
- PEOPLE.com
Chicago – One of the greatest records in baseball, the total home run record held by Babe Ruth, was challenged by an unassuming ballplayer named Henry “Hank” Aaron in the early part of the 1970s. The quest to break that record was complicated because Aaron was a black man, and race in America again became an issue. The Smithsonian Channel chronicles that journey, as part of their new “Major League Legends” series, with “The Hammer of Hank Aaron,” premiering on February 29th, 2016.
’The Hammer of Hank Aaron’ Premieres on Monday, February 29th, 2016, on the Smithsonian Channel
Photo credit: Smithsonian Channel
The Smithsonian Channel was in Chicago to launch their “Major League Series” – which will also profile Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Ted Williams – at Studio Xfinity, an amazing 9,000 square foot store where Comcast customers can test, upgrade and interact with a wide range of their TV and security product offerings. The Smithsonian Channel welcomed Dr.
’The Hammer of Hank Aaron’ Premieres on Monday, February 29th, 2016, on the Smithsonian Channel
Photo credit: Smithsonian Channel
The Smithsonian Channel was in Chicago to launch their “Major League Series” – which will also profile Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Ted Williams – at Studio Xfinity, an amazing 9,000 square foot store where Comcast customers can test, upgrade and interact with a wide range of their TV and security product offerings. The Smithsonian Channel welcomed Dr.
- 2/29/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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