Further Details on Walt Navie’s 1945 Suicide

February 12, 2011 by Gary Bedingfield · Leave a Comment

Walter Navie was a 20-game winner in the minors and headed for a career with the White Sox. But four years of military service ended in tragic circumstances. I have recently uncovered more details on the circumstances surrounding Navie’s death.

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Pete Castiglione Passes

May 1, 2010 by Gary Bedingfield · Leave a Comment

Peter P. Castiglione was born on February 13, 1921 in Greenwich, Connecticut. A high school baseball star he signed with the Pittsburgh Piratesâ€™ organization in 1940 and played for the Carthage Pirates of the Class D Arkansas-Missouri League. In 55 games he batted .298 and advanced to the Hutchinson Pirates of the Class C Western […]

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