Learned only today that former Sox catcher Walt McKeel passed away this past January at age 46.
I remember his second ML game, against the White Sox, when he was brought in to catch Heathcliff Slocumb after the Red Sox tied the game in the top of the ninth, only to have Slocumb hit a batter and throw two wild pitches, the second of which brought home the winning run.
Last player to wear #45 before Pedro.
I remember his second ML game, against the White Sox, when he was brought in to catch Heathcliff Slocumb after the Red Sox tied the game in the top of the ninth, only to have Slocumb hit a batter and throw two wild pitches, the second of which brought home the winning run.
Last player to wear #45 before Pedro.