Which of these is the most tragic MLB deaths?

Question

Harry Agganis
Lyman Bostock
Ray Chapman
Roberto Clemente
Mike Darr
Ed Delahanty
Danny Frisella
Josh Hancock
Ken Hubbs
Addie Joss
Joe Kennedy
Darryl Kile
Cory Lidle
Mike Miley
Bob Moose
Ed Morris
Thurman Munson
Steve Olin and Tim Crews
Chico Ruiz
Dernell Stevenson
Don Wilson
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I think that Roberto Clemente and Thurman Munson's deaths were both equally tragic. Both of these deaths stunned the baseball world for years. What do you think?

Answer 1

I think they are all equally tragic. Considering most MLB players call it quits at around 40, all of these people who died, died very young. While we may say one death is more tragic than the other, they are all equally tragic to friends and family. Roberto Clemente's death brought pain of course to the sport, but to his friends and family. I'm sure that when Josh Hancock died, his friends and family felt as much pain as those of Roberto Clemente, even though they died under different circumstances (Clemente on his way to aid earthquake victims, Hancock DUI and speeding). All of these people died too young, and it's incredibly tragic and I think it's impossible to say which one is more tragic.

Answer 2

I would think all the deaths were real tragic, but the most I would say would be Roberto Clemente, and even all it happend on New Year's Eve in 1972. He was on his way to Nicaragua, to help bring things to the victims of an earthquake that happened there, but sadly something wrong happened with his plane, and it crashed into the ocean. And even more the airplane that he schedled had a history of problems, and 5,000 pounds overweight. And even if it wasn't overweight like it was, they might have gotten there. But sadly we will never know that. Also I have seen they actually manged to find the body of the pilot, but they have never found the body of Roberto Clemente, and it might be a good thing they never have. I am not sure abotu most of the rest of the players that you are asking about, but you can go to Wikipedia, and search for them. But what does seem weird is that both Daryl Kile and Josh Hancock died almost 5 years apart, both were members of the St. Louis Cardinals, and at both thier deaths they were playing the Chicago Cubs. Kile was found dead in Chicago, and Hancock died in the middle of the night in St. Louis. Also it is pretty tragic that for whatever reason that Joe Kenndy got up early yeterday morning for, and died, and left behind not only his wife, but his 1 year old son, that sadly will nto have any memories of his father. And that would have to be pretty tragic for a kid of any age to lose a father, or mother, and won't have them around to celbrate thier special day.

Answer 3

Roberto Clemente
Mike Darr
Darryl Kile


hands down.

Answer 4

Well, they all are, of course. Still the most tragic probably is Lou Gehrig. So young, so talented, such a horrible way to go. You're right about Clemente and Munson. Hubbs was bad, too. Rookie of the year, a great career ahead of him. Bostock was a hall of famer, probably, only to be shot in a case of mistaken identity. They're all bad, though.

Answer 5

With me being a baseball player, it's always tragic when we lose a fellow player. Granted, I'm only old enough to have seen Kennedy, Kile, and Lidle actually play...I know the stories and the legends of all the others. To me, the most tragic would have to be Roberto Clemente.

Answer 6

I agree with you. Clemente and Musnson were such great players. When they died everyone was in shock. I'm still stunned that they died. Roberto was just going to help kids and then the plane went on fire. They were 2 players that were 2 good 2 be true.

Answer 7

Roberto Clemente Hands Down.He was on pace for over 4000hits and broke the color barrier for us hispanics.Look at the mlb rite now over 70% of the players are Hispanik

Answer 8

Roberto Clemente - it's hard to get more tragic than dying while flying relief supplies to earthquake victims.

Answer 9

well they all were for some people, but i'd have to agree that Roberto Clemente's death was the most tragic. it was offguard, & he was a well loved player. My little brother adores what that guy did, even though he never actually saw him play.

Answer 10

I agree with you Clemente & Munson. I was lucky enough to see them both play and had pictures of Munson playing. ( I have since lost them & cry every time I think about the pics)
I think D Kile hit many so hard due to the fact he played with more than one team and knew so many people.