Ed Walsh
1881–1959 (age 78)
Baseball pitcher
Biography
Ed Walsh, born in 1881, became one of baseball's legendary pitchers, posting a record-setting 1.82 ERA that still stands as a testament to his mastery of the mound, and he was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in recognition of his lasting influence on the game.
After his playing days, he remained a source of inspiration for young pitchers, and he is honored today at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens North as a symbol of the sport's enduring heritage.