Solly Hemus
1923–2017 (age 94)
Baseball player and manager
Biography
Solly Hemus (1923–2017) spent decades in baseball, first as a player and then as a manager, sharing his love of the game with teammates and young hopefuls. His perspective on sport was shaped by both determination and a loyalty to the communities he served.
His memory lives on through stories told by those who played beside him and the fans he inspired, with Memorial Oaks Cemetery serving as a place of quiet remembrance.