The baseball player Dan Quisenberry passed away at age 45, not too shabby.
Biography - A Short Wiki
MLB relief pitcher and 5-time winner of the American League Relief Pitcher of the year award. He spent the bulk of his career with the Kansas City Royals, winning a World Series Championship with the team in 1985.
He was a decent pitcher until his manager told him to switch to the submarine style.
He was widely recognized for his submarine-style pitching delivery.
How did Dan Quisenberry die?
Brain tumor caused Dan Quisenberry's death in 1998.
Dan Quisenberry, age 45, died on September 30, 1998 after a valiant fight with brain cancer. Dan fought for nine months and he was known for saying, “I never ask ‘Why me. ‘ Why not me? ‘”.
| Cause of death | Brain tumor |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 45 years |
| Profession | Baseball Player |
| Birthday | February 7, 1953 |
| Death date | September 30, 1998 |
| Place of death | Leawood, Kansas, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"Our fielders have to catch a lot of balls, or at least deflect them to someone who can."
Dan Quisenberry
"I lull them into a false sense of security by watching me pitch... If overconfidence can cause the Roman Empire to fall, I ought to be able to get a ground ball."
Dan Quisenberry
"I have seen the future, and it is much like the present, only longer."
Dan Quisenberry
"I'm probably the only relief pitcher who has more saves than strikeouts."
Dan Quisenberry
"The best thing about baseball is there's no homework."
Dan Quisenberry
