Rollie Stiles
1906–2007 (age 101)
Baseball player
Biography
Rollie Stiles, born in 1906, pitched for the St. Louis Browns during the 1930s and was admired for his tenacity during a remarkable playing career that spanned the Great Depression. Teammates valued his steady demeanor and his ability to keep the clubhouse focused in trying times.
After baseball, he remained connected to the game through mentorship and community involvement, sharing stories of perseverance with young fans and baseball aficionados alike. He was celebrated not only for his longevity but also for his unwavering devotion to the sport.