Sports obituaries

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Hall of Famer Lou Brock passed away today (9/6) at age 81.

Brock was among the best base stealers in MLB history. Acquired from the Cubs during the 1964 season for Ernie Broglio, Brock joined the Cardinals and helped them to a World Series championship in 1964. He did so again in 1967, and went to the Fall Classic with them in 1968, where St. Louis was beaten by the Tigers in 7 games.

Brock ended his career with 3,023 hits and 938 SB.

Dave Miedema

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Kim Batiste, a back-up 3B-SS for five seasons in The Show, died on 10/7 at age 52.

Batiste played for the Phillies from 1991-94. He didn't play in MLB in 1995, but returned for one final season in 1996, playing for the Giants.

He appeared in both the NLCS and World Series for the '93 Phillies, smacking a double in the NLCS in his only at-bat in both playoff rounds.

Dave Miedema

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Jimmy Orr, a receiver who played in the NFL from 1958-70, died on 10/27 at age 85.

Orr's career began with the Steelers, for whom he played through 1960, after which he joined the Colts until retirement. He was named to 2 Pro Bowl squads.

Dave Miedema