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Newsweek
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees World Series Champion, St. Louis' Last AL All-Star, Dies at 97
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Billy Hunter, who became the St. Louis Browns' last All-Star during a storied career in baseball, has died. He was 97. Hunter moved east with the Browns franchise to Baltimore, which became known as the Orioles beginning with the 1954 season. After being traded to the Yankees in November 1954, he would play 39 games for the 1956 World Series champions. More news: Former Cubs, Cardinals Outfielder Who Made St. Louis History Passes Away Hunter batted .219 with 16 home runs and 144 RBIs in six major league seasons with the Browns/Orioles (1953-54), Yankees (1955-56), Kansas City Athletics (1957-58), and Cleveland Indians (1958). After retiring as a player, Hunter went into scouting, then coaching. He managed the Texas Rangers for two seasons (1977-78), missing the playoffs by only five games in his second year. Billy Hunter, manager of the Texas Rangers baseball team, Dallas, Texas, July 5 1977. Billy Hunter, manager of the Texas Rangers baseball team, Dallas, Texas, July 5 1977. UPI/Although Hunter never managed or coached a professional team again, he spent eight seasons as the head baseball coach at Towson University. He also spent 11 years as Towson's athletic director. Hunter's claim to fame as the Browns' last All-Star Game representative came during his first year in the big leagues. A shortstop, Hunter appeared in all 154 games for St. Louis' final season as an American League city. He slashed .219/.253/.259 with one home run and 37 RBIs in 1953. More news: Former Red Sox, Indians, Angels Pitcher Passes Away Hunter's offensive output ticked up in 1954, when he slashed .243/.281/.304 for the rechristened Baltimore Orioles. But he was traded after the season as part of the deal that sent Don Larsen and Bob Turley to the Yankees for 10 players. Hunter played sparingly (137 games) in his two seasons in New York, slashing .239/.276/.327. He did not appear in the 1956 World Series, which saw the Yankees defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers for the championship. More news: Former Braves, Red Sox Pitcher Dies Unexpectedly at 54 Hunter was traded again in February 1957, this time to the Kansas City Athletics as part of an 11-player trade. He would go on to play 138 games for the A's, slashing .186/.253/.321 from 1957-58. Hunter was traded to Cleveland in June 1958, and he played 76 games for the Indians to conclude his major league career. Hunter's final season (1959) as a player came with San Diego of the Pacific Coast League. He batted .249 with eight home runs and 47 RBIs in 1959 for the Padres, who were the Indians' top minor league affiliate at the time. More news: MLB News: Former Red Sox, Cardinals Pitcher Passes Away Rather than move to Toronto to continue his playing career, Hunter took a job with the Indians as a part-time scout in 1960. He worked his way up to a full-time scout, then a minor league manager, and a major league coach in Baltimore. As the Orioles' third base coach in 1969, Hunter took over for manager Earl Weaver in Game 4 of the 1969 World Series when the O's temperamental skipper was ejected; Baltimore lost the game in 10 innings to the eventual champion New York Mets. More news: Two-Time World Series Champion, Beloved Member of 1969 Mets, Passes Away Hunter became the last living St. Louis Browns player only recently, when Ed Mickelson died on June 27. In 1996, Hunter was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame. In 1997 he was inducted into the Towson University Athletics Hall of Fame. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Belfast Telegraph
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
‘The Northern Ireland team did a whip round for me so I could stay on at 1958 World Cup': Billy Hunter (93) recalls Swedish adventure
Billy Hunter is 93 years young. In 1958 this remarkable man travelled to Sweden as a fan to cheer on Northern Ireland at the World Cup Finals and remembers the matches like they were played last week. As we sit and chat in his daughter Jane's house in Randalstown, I marvel at his recall as he talks about legends of that era like Harry Gregg, Danny Blanchflower, Bertie Peacock, Billy Bingham and Peter McParland.
The Herald Scotland
29-05-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
McColl's announces withdrawal of hospital link service
The travel company says the tender for the service has ended as NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) intends to run its own transport. The internal link transport on the route is to begin on Sunday, June 29. However, the new bus service run by the NHS will only be open to NHS staff and patients. Billy Hunter, deputy director of Facilities and Corporate for NHSGGC, said: 'NHSGGC will continue to provide a transport link between the VoLH and the RAH, and we will move to a free, in-house transport service from June 29, 2025. 'This direct service between the two hospitals will ensure a link remains for patients and staff. 'We would like to thank SPT for their support for the operation of the 340 bus service.' Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley. (Image: Newsquest) Jackie Baillie MSP has branded the move 'appalling' (Image: PR) Dumbarton MSP, Jackie Baillie, has voiced concerns over the bus service change, branding the move "appalling". The politician says journeys to and from both hospitals can be "long and expensive" and is calling for the 340 service to continue. Baillie said: 'NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde gave a commitment when acute services were transferred from the of Leven Hospital to the RAH in Paisley that they would provide a transport link. 'Communities in Helensburgh, the Vale of Leven and Dumbarton have no natural transport links to Paisley and journeys are long, expensive and complicated. This was more than pointed out to the health board at the time. 'Both I and the communities in my constituency were given a guarantee that this difficulty would be resolved by the provision of a bus service and it is appalling that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde should now break that promise and hope that their pledge will have been forgotten. Read more: We have power to nationalise Scotland's bus services 'It is absolutely essential that the 340 service continues to operate and that patients and visitors can freely access the RAH by public transport. 'That is what the board promised this community, and that is what the board must deliver.' An NHS GGC spokesperson had apologised for the impact on travellers who can no longer use the 340 service. They said: "We can confirm that the 340 Vale of Leven – RAH bus service, currently funded through a partnership with SPT, will end after service on June 28, 2025. A free, in-house transport service for patients, staff, and products will begin operation the following day ( June 29, 2025). "This direct service between the two hospitals will ensure a link remains for patients with a scheduled appointment at either hospital and for NHS staff. "We apologise to anyone who may be impacted by this update." A spokesperson for McColl's said: 'McColl's is disappointed by NHS Greater Glasgow's decision to discontinue Service 340 without wider consultation. We remain committed to supporting accessible transport links for patients and staff and stand ready to discuss future arrangements. 'We have been proud to serve staff, patients and visitors on this route for many years and understand the importance of reliable links between the two hospitals. "Thank you for travelling with McColl's. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our Customer Services team on 01389 754 321 or
