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Former MLB Pitcher Ray Crone Passes Away at 94

1/18/2026

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Ray Crone, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, died at 94 on January 18, 2026.
Crone began his career with the Boston Braves in 1949.
Crone posted a 10-9 record in 1955 and an 11-10 record in 1956.
Crone was traded to the New York Giants in 1957 and retired with a 30-30 record and a 3.87 ERA in 137 games, then concluded his scouting career in 2017.

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Ray Crone, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, died at 94 on January 18, 2026.
Crone began his career with the Boston Braves in 1949.
Crone posted a 10-9 record in 1955 and an 11-10 record in 1956.
Crone was traded to the New York Giants in 1957 and retired with a 30-30 record and a 3.87 ERA in 137 games, then concluded his scouting career in 2017.