Eddie Fisher, Former MLB All-Star and World Series Champion, Dies at 88
February 22, 2025
Over his 15-year career, Fisher played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, California Angels, and St. Louis Cardinals.
Eddie Fisher was born on July 16, 1936, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and made his Major League Baseball debut in 1959 with the San Francisco Giants.
He was a key player on the Baltimore Orioles team that won the World Series in 1966.
Fisher earned an All-Star selection in 1965, achieving a record of 15 wins and 7 losses with a 2.40 ERA, while setting an American League record with 82 appearances in a single season.
Fisher, a notable right-handed reliever and former All-Star for the Chicago White Sox, passed away at the age of 88 after a brief illness.
His death occurred on February 19, 2025, in Altus, Oklahoma, as confirmed by the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home & Crematory.
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AP News • Feb 22, 2025
Eddie Fisher, an All-Star reliever with the Chicago White Sox in 1965, dies at age 88
ESPN • Feb 22, 2025
Eddie Fisher, All-Star reliever and World Series champ, dies at 88 - ESPN
NBC Sports • Feb 22, 2025
Eddie Fisher, All-Star reliever with Chicago White Sox in 1965, dies at age 88 - NBC Sports
CityNews Halifax • Feb 22, 2025
Eddie Fisher, an All-Star reliever with the Chicago White Sox in 1965, dies at age 88