[Mr KLC]

Longtime big leaguer Dave Bergman has died, the Tigers announced on Monday. He was 61. Bergman had been battling bile duct cancer since May 2012. Bergman was the type of player who doesn't exist in today's game -- a true backup first baseman. He did dabble in the outfield, but first base was his primary position. In this age of seven-man bullpens and four-man benches, pure backup first basemen are rare.

He wasn't one of your "stars" of the MLB, but as an Astros fan, I remember what a great example he was. He was very friendly, and wasn't afraid to talk to little kids like me, when he was an Astro in the late seventies. He'll probably best be remembered for his hidden ball trick.





RIP sir. I hope you're able to do some more fishing with your good friend, Joe Niekro, again.

[allang198]

Rip