Del Ennis

1925–1996 (age 71)

baseball player

Biography

Del Ennis (1925-1996) forged a celebrated career as a professional baseball player, thrilling fans with his powerful bat and steady presence in the outfield. He stood out not only for his athletic prowess but also for the warmth with which he welcomed young fans into the game.

Decades after his playing days, the spirit of his leadership and love of baseball remain strong, and visitors to Hillside Cemetery remember him as a champion of the sport and of fair play.

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