Gone But Not Forgotten 2025

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I thought we could keep a running thread each year for notable personalities in sports, entertainment, and world leaders here.

Former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent passed away at age 86. He took over at a moment's notice from Bart Giamatti, after his sudden passing after a short time in office. Mr. Vincent is well remembered for his role in the Pete Rose scandal, as well as keeping the 1989 Bay Area World Series going after the massive Loma Prieta Earthquake stopped play in Game 4 at Candlestick Park in SF.

 

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Rich Dauer Orioles Hall of Famer dies at 72

Baseball lifer & O's HOFer Rich Dauer, 72, dies

Rich Dauer, an Orioles Hall of Famer who spent his entire 10-year MLB career in Baltimore and was the starting second baseman on the 1983 World Series championship team, has died, the team announced Monday. He was 72. Dauer was a career .257 hitter who played 1,140 games -- 948

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