Fred Baczewski
1926–1976 (age 50)
Baseball Player
Biography
Fred Baczewski pitched for the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds in the early 1950s, earning admiration for his work ethic and the belief that a good pitch required both talent and preparation. He represented the grit of postwar baseball and kept fans cheering long after the final pitch.
He remained connected to the sport at the community level, sharing stories and mentoring aspiring players, and his gravesite at Holy Cross Cemetery is visited by those who still recall his love for the game.