LENNY MERULLO-- Died May 30 at age 98. The last man to play for the Cubs in a World Series. The former shortstop played in three games of the 1945 World Series against the Detroit Tigers. The poor Cubbies lost.
MIKE PYLE-- Died July 26 at age 76. He was the captain and center of the Bears' 1963 NFL championship team. His was calming influence on the offensive line over nine seasons. He was also an All-State athlete in track and field, wrestling and football at New Trier High School and captain of Yale's undefeated football team in 1960.
BILLY PIERCE-- Died July 31 at age 88. One of the most dominant left-handers in White Sox history. A seven-time All-Star and three time starter of the game, he owns the White Sox career strike-out record with 1,786. He finished third in Cy Young Award voting in 1962 and had his jersey number (19) retired and a statue at Comiskey Park.
JOAQUIN ANDUJAR-- died Sept. 8 at age 62. Pitched in the majors for 13 years, winning 20 games for the Cardinals in 1984 and helping them win the World Series in 1982 (against my Milwaukee Brewers).
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