Darrell Porter found dead at 50 – from toxic effects of cocaine and excited delirium

Darrell Porter found dead at 50 – from toxic effects of cocaine and excited delirium

On August 5, 2002, Darrell Porter left his home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, saying he was going to buy a newspaper and go to the park. That evening, he was found dead outside his vehicle in Sugar Creek, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City. An autopsy found he had died of “toxic effects of cocaine.”…

The Rangers, in a 14-1 trouncing of Minnesota at the Metrodome, hit a team record seven home runs, including blasts from Darrell Porter (2), Ruben Sierra (2), Steve Buechele, Pete O’Brien, and Pete Incaviglia. Minnesota’s starter Bert Blyleven is tagged for five of the round-trippers, which raises his gopher ball total to 44 this season, establishing a new American League record.

The Rangers, in a 14-1 trouncing of Minnesota at the Metrodome, hit a team record seven home runs, including blasts from Darrell Porter (2), Ruben Sierra (2), Steve Buechele, Pete O’Brien, and Pete Incaviglia. Minnesota’s starter Bert Blyleven is tagged for five of the round-trippers, which raises his gopher ball total to 44 this season, establishing a new American League record.

Texas Rangers pinch hitters Oddibe McDowell and Darrell Porter blast 9th-inning back-to-back homers off Boston Red Sox reliever Steve Crawford, but the Rangers fall to the Red Sox, 6 – 4.

Texas Rangers pinch hitters Oddibe McDowell and Darrell Porter blast 9th-inning back-to-back homers off Boston Red Sox reliever Steve Crawford, but the Rangers fall to the Red Sox, 6 – 4.

Terry Pendelton delivers key hit to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-0 lead in the World Series.
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Terry Pendelton delivers key hit to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-0 lead in the World Series.

1985 – After giving up just two hits in eight innings, Kansas City Royals pitcher Charlie Leibrandt is raked with three two-out hits and loses, 4 – 2. The St. Louis Cardinals have a 2-0 lead in the World Series.

Darrell Porter drives in three runs with a double and homer to lead the Cards to a 4 – 2 win over the Padres. LaMarr Hoyt loses after winning 11 straight.

Darrell Porter drives in three runs with a double and homer to lead the Cards to a 4 – 2 win over the Padres. LaMarr Hoyt loses after winning 11 straight.

The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 – 4 triumph. A two-run home run by Freddie Patek seals the victory.

The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 – 4 triumph. A two-run home run by Freddie Patek seals the victory.

The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 – 4 triumph. A two-run home run by Freddie Patek seals the victory.

Milwaukee’s first two hitters – Don Money and Darrell Porter – crack homers off Red Sox pitcher Diego Segui. That’s enough for Jim Colborn, who wins, 4 – 0.

Milwaukee’s first two hitters – Don Money and Darrell Porter – crack homers off Red Sox pitcher Diego Segui. That’s enough for Jim Colborn, who wins, 4 – 0.