Posted on 03/10/2017 6:57:13 AM PST by EveningStar
Former pitcher Bill Hands, a 20-game winner for the 1969 Cubs, died Thursday in an Orlando, Fla., hospital after a brief illness. He was 76.
Hands won 111 games over 11 big-league seasons, including a 92-86 record with a 3.18 ERA in seven seasons with the Cubs.
Signed by the Giants as an amateur free agent in 1959, Hands, whose nickname was "Froggy," was part of the one of the best trades in Cubs history, coming over after the 1965 season with catcher Randy Hundley for outfielder Don Landrum and reliever Lindy McDaniel.
(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...
At least he got to see them win it all before he shuffled off his mortal coil. RIP Froggy.
Wikipedia said he ran a gas station for many years.
They didn’t get paid very much by MLB back then.
‘Think God umpires games in Heaven....
RIP Bill Hands.
one of a couple who didn’t fold in 69.
RIP.
I’ll second that -— Glad he was still around for the 2016 Championship. RIP
RIP.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.