RIP Hal Smith.

[Brian Van Horn]

https://triblive.com/sports/pirates-world-series-hero-hal-smith-dies-at-age-89/

Rough week for Pittsburgh sports with former Steelers' coach George Perles's passing and now Hal Smith.

[mr2686]

Damn, that's the 3rd player in less than a year from the 1960 championship team. I was hoping they'd all make it to the 60th reunion. I believe there are only 12 members left.
R.I.P. Hal Smith.

[Brian Van Horn]

To the best of my knowledge, nine players remain:

Catcher Bob Oldis
Pitcher Vernon Law
Pitcher ElRoy Face
Shortstop Dick Groat
Second baseman Bill Mazeroski
Infielder Dick Schofield
Outfielder Joe Christopher
Left fielder Bob Skinner
Center fielder Bill Virdon

[mr2686]

Brian,
I think we were both wrong. Your list is correct, plus Roman Mejias and Bennie Daniels, so it looks like 11 still living.

[Brian Van Horn]

One time I am more than happy to be wrong.

Roman Mejias and Bennie Daniels added to the list.

[ALR-bishop]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49369054626_d21675470e_m.jpg

[Jcfowler6]

Maz just sold a ton of his estate and moved to Philly. Wanted to be closer to grandkids I believe. Wish I had not missed that one.

Great team. RIP Hal.


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[robkas68]

My all-time favorite player. I got the chance to meet him at the Robert Morris show many years ago. A true gentleman. Rest in peace.

[egri]

RIP Mr. Smith. He was kind enough to sign a 1960 Topps Pirates team card for me a few years ago.

http://photos.sportscollectors.net/637113.jpg

[ALR-bishop]

Neat item Scott