Tony Cloninger
1940–2018 (age 78)
Baseball pitcher
Biography
Tony Cloninger, whose booming fastball and generous heart defined a storied career in Major League Baseball, brought joy to fans in Milwaukee and Atlanta before retiring to share his love of the game with young players in Colorado.
He was admired for his upbeat spirit, mentorship, and for the countless hours he spent supporting youth leagues and community events, leaving a legacy as much about kindness as it was about strikeouts.