RIP. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Altobelli, Bryant, Chester, Mauser and Zobayan families. Photo above via @MLB on twitter.
Below are more link to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1933 the Dodgers signed aging veteran first baseman Joe Judge. He would slash just .214/.261/.250/.511 in 42 games before being released by the club.
- Via Fabian Ardaya at the Athletic -- "‘It’s a loss that you can’t replace’: On the legacy of John Altobelli."
Bryant and Altobelli were friends, an NBA legend and a junior college coaching icon bonded by paternal love, two men who embodied each other’s best traits in their respective professions.