One of the last player to play in the Negro Leagues before integration. Also played in the Minor Leagues aftward. Can't find an obituary online yet, which has been the case with many of these old Negro Leaguers. My source is pretty reliable and his page at Baseball Referance.com has been updated to show his death on September 12.
Eleanor Mondale, the feisty media personality and daughter of former Vice President Walter Mondale and his wife, Joan, died early Saturday of brain cancer, which she had battled on and off for six years.
In a prepared statement issued Saturday morning, Walter Mondale: "Joan and I must report that our wonderful daughter, after her long and gutsy battle with cancer, went up to heaven last night to be with her angel."
Mondale, who had worked at WCCO-TV and its sister radio station, had been receiving hospice care for over a month at her home in Prior Lake. She was 51.
Her brain cancer was diagnosed in June 2005, after she suffered a seizure that May. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester found two tumors in her brain. With radiation, chemotherapy and surgery, her cancer was twice diminished. But a routine checkup in January 2008 found another tumor. In September 2010, she said that a new form of chemotherapy appeared to be shrinking the tumor, but that she knew nothing was guaranteed and she was "too tired all the time" to return to her job as co-host of WCCO Radio's "Mondale and Jones" show with cohost Susie Jones.
An unsigned tribute posted on her CaringBridge site Saturday morning read, in part: "Early Saturday morning, September 17th, 2011, our dearest sweet Eleanor passed away from this world, peacefully in her sleep, her husband and beloved dogs at her side, surrounded in the last days by all of her family and friends.
"Eleanor Mondale Poling lived bravely, without regret or fear, with such amazing strength and grace, for six years after being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2005.
"She was a great inspiration to many. Through her we learned to live like her, for the moment, with a full and loving heart. We will miss her unique, beautiful, strong soul."
In June 2005, Mondale married Minneapolis musician Chan Poling, a founding member of The Suburbs. Previously, she was briefly married to Keith Van Horne, formerly of the Chicago Bears, and WLOL DJ Greg Thunder (Greg Malban).
She and Poling shared their secluded Prior Lake farmstead with a cockatoo, two dogs, three chickens, two barn cats, five mini-horses and one mini-donkey.
Campaigned for her father
She was born in Minneapolis and attended St. Timothy's boarding school in Baltimore for her senior year of high school. She received a bachelor's degree of science from St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. where she majored in psychology and physical education.
As a teenager, she campaigned for her father, who lost to Ronald Reagan both as a vice-presidential candidate in 1980 and as the top of the Democratic ticket in 1984.
Her broadcasting career took her from Minnesota to Chicago to Los Angeles and back to Minnesota. Among her gigs were several radio shows in Minnesota, reporting jobs with the E! Online cable channel, CBS' "This Morning" and ESPN, covering horse racing. She tried acting, appearing in an episode of "Three's Company," and playing small roles in movies, including 2004's "Mirage," directed by Sayer Frey.
Most recently, Mondale was co-host of 'CCO's "Mondale and Jones," from August 2006 until 2009. She also narrated the Melody Gilbert documentary "Fritz: The Walter Mondale story," which premiered at the Minnesota History Center in 2008.
In her earlier decades, the blue-eyed, blond-haired, chisel-cheekboned Mondale was often gossip fodder, in Twin Cities press, much to her distress. She made headlines when she dated rock singer Warren Zevon in 1990 and then-actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1979.
A fed-up Mondale bolted for Los Angeles in 1993, vowing never to return.
"The whole experience was kind of crummy," she said. "I just felt like I was being attacked from all sides. It was not very comforting, warm and loving."
But Mondale had a change of heart. She gave up aspirations of a show-biz career, married Poling and, for the first time, chose a quiet life.
"I just want to be at home with Chan, with my horses, dogs. Even my goldfish," said Mondale in 2005 when she was first diagnosed with cancer. "I've got a happy, wonderful guy. I've never had anything like it. I'd like to live. But that was always my goal."
She is survived by her husband, her parents and two brothers, Ted and William.
In his statement, the former vice president said funeral arrangements will be announced soon.
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Billy Fury's younger brother, Albie Wycherley, who died on 5 September 2011, also had a notable career in the music business. In recent years, he developed a highly-praised repertoire of Billy Fury material, which could divert attention from his own very considerable abilities with new material, such as his excellent EP, I Never Met Collette. Albie, who kept his home in Liverpool, had been in poor health for several years..
In the mid-60s, Albie adopted the stage name Al Trent and fronted a group called The Centremen, composed of John Kirk (lead guitar), Terry Barrett (rhythm guitar), Charlie Richmond (bass guitar) and Billy Conroy (drums). At the age of 22 in 1965, he signed with Joe Meek (pictured left). Joe changed his stage name to Jason (because he thought that Albie looked Greek) Eddie (from Albie's middle name, Edward). Their first record, Whatcha Gonna Do Baby, backed by Come On, was released on Parlophone in December, 1965.
A near-mint copy of this record will set you back about £100. Much to the displeasure of Albie and the band, Meek added a distracting, furiously-paced guitar track before the record's release. (The copy on the left is the American release.) Albie made a final single as Jason Eddie, Heart And Soul, which was released on Tangerine in 1969. The early tracks have subsequently been released on the CD Billy Fury Sings A Buddy Holly Song (Ozit CD56).  Albie produced a superb four-track CD, I Never Met Colette, of which the title song is a tribute to Billy. To hear the title track, click here. The CD is available from our sponsors, Peaksoft. Read Shaun Mather's review. For a report of Albie's appearance at the tribute weekend in Blackpool in November 2000, click here. Albie appeared at the Olympia Theatre, Liverpool, on October 20, 2000 supported by Mike Berry and the Outlaws, Colin Paul and the Persuaders, Tommy Bruce, Terry Dene, Wee Willie Harris, and more great acts. For a copy of the poster, click here. He also appeared at Worcester Park Club, Malden Terrace, Worcester Park, Surrey, on August 4, 2000. For Ann Clark's pictures and review of the show, click here. He headlined a concert after the unveiling of the Billy Fury statue in Liverpool in April 2003. Read about it here. Away from the stage, he worked at various times as a butcher and a car salesman, He leaves a son and two grandchildren. He had been in poor health for several years. His wife Marie died in 1997, and his only son lives abroad with his two grandsons. Obituary: The Independent. Funeral report by Mags Cummings There was a large turnout to say farewell to Albie, who arrived at the church in a horse drawn glass carriage on a beautiful sunny day. There was a second car carrying flowers from friends and close family including a heart shaped blue and white wreath from BFITOY. We entered the church to 'Helpless', Albie's beautiful recording. The first hymn was 'All Things Bright and Beautiful ' . Lynne Amena and Colin Paul , both close friends of Albie gave the Family Tribute, telling of happy times with him and how much they loved and will miss him and his wonderful sense of humour. He always had time for people and enjoyed chatting and of course singing both as Jason Eddie and then with his tribute to his much loved and missed brother Billy. Colin said that Albie taught him a lot of stagecraft and after one appearance told him never to wear trousers with white pockets while sharing his stage ever again....just not professional! St Anne's is Jean's family church and her ex-vicar The Reverend Jonathan Anders came out of retirement to do a reading from Ecclesiastes and a prayer, showing the love and respect he has for her and Albie. A beautiful rendition of 'I Will' was then sung and played on keyboards by Dave from 'Liverpool Express' who used to play with Albie, most memorably at Rivington Barn. This was followed by an address from The Venerable Bob Metcalf which was very moving. After The Lord's Prayer we sang 'The Old Rugged Cross' and there was the Commendation and Blessing. We all exited the church to a recording of 'In Thoughts Of You' from one of Albie's live shows. We then made our way to Springwood Crematorium, a beautiful place in a lovely area taking a detour past 'Wondrous Place', Jean's home which was once home to Albie too. 'Helpless' was played through loudspeakers and everyone stood in silence as the coffin was removed from the carriage once more for Albie's last journey. After a brief prayer we said our final tearful goodbyes and left to be met by Jean who was so brave and took the time to have a word with everyone even though she was very distressed. We were invited to Woolton Golf Club which we got very lost trying to find but eventually arrived to a marvellous buffet and we had a chance to catch up with everybody and reminisce about our dear friend who we will all miss so much. Again, Jean was chatting to everyone and most people got the opportunity for a quiet moment with her. She says she doesn’t know what she’ll do after losing another beloved son but we pray she’ll come through in the knowledge that so many people love her and will be there for her. We’ll never forget you darling Albie and we’ll love you forever and we love you too Jean, you are a very special lady. xxxx Donations to 'Mersey Kidney Research' or 'The British Heart Foundation' can be made c/o Pearson Collinson Funeral Directors, 87-91 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DD and will be given in Albie's memory. |
He was born on 26 June 1943. 
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