Buck Ross
1915–1978 (age 63)
Biography
Buck Ross was a major league pitcher who took the mound with the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox, earning respect for his steady delivery and positive presence from 1939 through 1947. His love for the game ran deeper than statistics, as he always made time to encourage young players.
After his playing days he returned home with the same warm spirit, mentoring boys and girls who picked up a glove and reminding them that character and teamwork endure beyond the scoreboard.