November 24, 2006
Dobson Dies
Pat Dobson passed away at age 64.
Dobson, one of four starters to win 20 games for the Orioles in 1971, died suddenly Wednesday night in the San Diego area, the San Francisco Giants said Thursday. He was 64.
Throwing big curveballs and telling hearty jokes, Dobson made many friends in baseball. This year, his ninth with the Giants, he was a special assistant to Sabean, the team's general manager.
The club didn't immediately release details about the cause of death. But USA Today reported on its Web site that Dobson's wife, Kathe, said he died one day after being diagnosed with leukemia.
The 1971 Orioles boasted one of the great rotations of all time. The four main pitchers started 142 games and won 81 of them, losing just 31. Their combined ERA was 2.89 over 1081 innings. Just to top it off, Baltimore won the division by so many games that they didn't make up four rainouts.
My thought go out to Dobson's family and friends.
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My father was a hard working baseball man. His dedication to the game he loved is unmatched. He will be sorely missed by my family and myself. Thank you for your condolences.