misterx91578
05-06-2010, 10:52 AM
Phillies great Robin Roberts has died. He was 83 years-old. No word on the cause of death, but judging by the surprise in the blogosphere and Twittervese it was not necessarily expected.
Roberts led the NL in wins for four straight years in the 1950s, winning 28 games in 1952 and 23 each of the next three years. His win totals are remarkable give that, aside from the Whiz Kids year of 1950, the Phillies were never anything special. They won 83 games once, but otherwise dwelled in fourth and fifth place during Roberts' prime.
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/05/robin-roberts-1926-2010.html.php
Roberts led the NL in wins for four straight years in the 1950s, winning 28 games in 1952 and 23 each of the next three years. His win totals are remarkable give that, aside from the Whiz Kids year of 1950, the Phillies were never anything special. They won 83 games once, but otherwise dwelled in fourth and fifth place during Roberts' prime.
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/05/robin-roberts-1926-2010.html.php