Vada Pinson
1938–1995 (age 57)
Baseball player
Biography
Vada Pinson's grace on the baseball diamond began in the heart of the Midwest and blossomed into an 18-season major league career. The fleet-footed outfielder became a constant presence in the Cincinnati Reds lineup, earning multiple All-Star invitations and a reputation as a line-drive hitter who could change the pace of a game with his bat and his legs.
After retiring from playing, he shared his knowledge as a coach and mentor, helping younger players find joy in the sport that defined him. Those who knew him remember his warm smile and steady counsel, which echoed long after his days at the plate, leaving Rolling Hills Memorial Park as his final resting place.