Mark Belanger passes away from lung cancer

On October 6, 1998, former major league infielder Mark Belanger dies from lung cancer at the age of 54. Nicknamed “The Blade” for his tall, angular appearance, Belanger was considered one of the best fielding shortstops of all time. He won eight Gold Gloves for the Baltimore Orioles and later became an influential assistant to Players’ Association chief Donald Fehr…