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Originally Posted by roarfrom34

It's been reported that former Oriole Chico Fernandez who was struck by a car outside his grandson's home on Thanksgiving, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries last week.

While Fernandez played in 24 games with the Orioles in 1968 he is probably best known for surviving a near fatal beaning he took to the head while playing for Cal Ripken Sr. and the Rochester Red Wings:

Bill,

Thanks for the update. Sad to see another Oriole from my childhood is gone. Nice looking autograph. That can't be an easy one to get.

Crown used many of Mort Tadder's photos in their set. Unfortunately, the team issued 8x10 photo and postcard used the same pose.

Chico Fernandez Team Issued 8x10 Photo & Postcard

Fernandez, Chico 1 - Copy.jpg 196769 Postcards 13 - Copy.jpg