Arrr, the ol' sea dog Rich Dauer, World Series champ, has sailed to Davy Jones’ locker at 72!
2025-02-05
Arrr, matey! The erstwhile landlubber of the Astros, who'd seen a surgeon tussle with his noggin in '17, be brave as a swordfish! He swaggered upon the mound, throwin' the first pitch like a true sea dog on the grand Opening Day of '18! Avast, what a sight!
Arrr mateys! Gather 'round, fer I bear tidings o' the late Rich Dauer, a true swashbuckler o' the baseball seas, who sailed away from this mortal coil at the ripe age of 72. The Baltimore Orioles be the first to announce his departure from the land o' the living, where he made his grand entrance into the Major League realm back in 1976. Aye, he spent a whole decade avoidin' cannon fire as an infielder fer the Orioles!A cause fer his exit be still shrouded in mystery, but legends from the diamond pay tribute to him—Jim Palmer, a mighty pitcher, recalled Dauer's jolly spirit that kept the crew hearty and focused. “RIP, matey!” he declared, for he was one o' the finest.
Dauer be part of the Astros crew that hoisted the World Series trophy in 2017, but foul winds blew his way after a blood clot in his noggin sent him to the surgeon’s ship. A great stroke followed, but the memories be bright—like the stars on a clear night! His bat even crackled with thunder as he homered in the fateful Game 7 of '79, though the Pirates snatched victory from his grasp.
Inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame and honored in the College Baseball Hall o’ Fame, Dauer be a true legend. So raise yer tankards high, fer we be missin’ ye, Rich Dauer! Fair winds and following seas, ye salty sea dog!