Skeeter Scalzi
1913–1984 (age 71)
Baseball player
Biography
Skeeter Scalzi chased his baseball dreams with an infectious smile, appearing in the major leagues briefly while devoting many seasons to the minor leagues. He gave every inning his best effort, and teammates appreciated the solidarity he brought to the clubhouse.
Even after his time as a player, he stayed close to the sport, mentoring youth and conveying the lessons he learned about perseverance, teamwork, and grace under pressure. His community remembers him for the way he lifted up others while remaining humble about his own achievements.