Sports obituaries

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Jim "Mudcat" Grant, a solid RHP in The Show from 1958-71, died on 6/12 at age 85.

Solid in both starting and from the bullpen, Grant finished the 1965 season with a record of 21-7 and an ERA of 3.30 in helping the Twins capture the American League pennant. He also notched 24 saves for Oakland in 1970.

Grant pitched for the Indians and Twins from 1958-67, dealt from the Tribe to Minnesota during th 1964 season. From 1968-71, he bounced around the Majors, taking the mound for the Dodgers, Expos, Cardinals, Pirates and A's.

Dave Miedema

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Gerry Schoen, a RHP who started (and lost) in his only MLB appearance in 1968, died on 5/5 at age 74.

His start took place with the Washington Senators. He did go to spring training in 1969 with the Seattle Pilots, but was cut before the seaso began.

Dave M.