Phil Rizzuto, the oldest-living Hall of Famer, dies in his sleep at a New Jersey nursing home from complications of pneumonia at the age of 89. Scooter, who was enshrined at Cooperstown for outstanding play as a shortstop during the Yankee dynasty years of the 1940’s and 50’s, became a popular icon in New York as a result of his unique broadcasting style of Bronx Bomber games, his appearance in numerous commercials, as well as lending his voice on Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” rock hit which won a Grammy.

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Phil Rizzuto, the oldest-living Hall of Famer, dies in his sleep at a New Jersey nursing home from complications of pneumonia at the age of 89. Scooter, who was enshrined at Cooperstown for outstanding play as a shortstop during the Yankee dynasty years of the 1940’s and 50’s, became a popular icon in New York as a result of his unique broadcasting style of Bronx Bomber games, his appearance in numerous commercials, as well as lending his voice on Meat Loaf’s “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” rock hit which won a Grammy.

After being arrested for hitting two players with a bat, one-time big leaguer Jose Offerman is suspended indefinitely by the independent Atlantic League for the assault that occurred during a Bluefish and Long Island Ducks game. As a result of the incident, triggered when the former All-Star is drilled by a pitch after hitting a homer in his first at bat, Bridgeport backstop John Nathans sustains a concussion, and starter Matt Beech suffers a broken finger.

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After being arrested for hitting two players with a bat, one-time big leaguer Jose Offerman is suspended indefinitely by the independent Atlantic League for the assault that occurred during a Bluefish and Long Island Ducks game. As a result of the incident, triggered when the former All-Star is drilled by a pitch after hitting a homer in his first at bat, Bridgeport backstop John Nathans sustains a concussion, and starter Matt Beech suffers a broken finger.

For the 132nd time in his career, Atlanta skipper Bobby Cox is ejected from a major league game

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For the 132nd time in his career, Atlanta skipper Bobby Cox is ejected from a major league game, breaking John McGraw’s all-time ejections record. It took the Braves manager only 28 seasons to set the new mark, compared to the 42 years in which Mugsy compiled his tosses, including 14 as a player.

Jose Offerman is arrested on two counts of second-degree assault. Offerman, playing for the Long Island Ducks, is hit by a pitch from Matt Beech. He hits Beech and catcher John Nathans with his bat, breaking Beech’s finger and giving Nathans a serious concussion. He posts a $10,000 bond.

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Jose Offerman is arrested on two counts of second-degree assault. Offerman, playing for the Long Island Ducks, is hit by a pitch from Matt Beech. He hits Beech and catcher John Nathans with his bat, breaking Beech’s finger and giving Nathans a serious concussion. He posts a $10,000 bond.