Max Surkont
1922–1986 (age 64)
Biography
Max Surkont, born in 1922, spent more than a decade as a stalwart in the major leagues, pitching for teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox and wowing fans with a lively curveball and his endurance on the hill.
Beyond the box scores, he stayed close to baseball as a coach and mentor, sharing the lessons of professionalism and perseverance with young players as they pursued their own dreams.