49+2⁄3 innings in 13 games before his release 3+1⁄2 months later on July 13. [12]
Personal life and death
Bryant was married to Jodi Hughes. He died in Boise, Idaho on November 17, 2023, five days after his 76th birthday. [13] [14]
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References
- ↑ Schott, Tom and Peters, Nick. The Giants Encyclopedia. Second edition. Champaign, IL: Sports Publishing L.L.C, 2003. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ↑ Herman, Robin. "People in Sports: A Surprise for Carew," The New York Times, Thursday, August 16, 1973. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Giants Halt Reds," United Press International (UPI), Thursday, September 20, 1973. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ↑ Durso, Joseph. "Orioles' Palmer Beats Ryan for Young Award," The New York Times, Thursday, November 8, 1973. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Mike Krukow retires," United Press International (UPI), Tuesday, March 20, 1990. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Bryant, Giants’ Pitcher, Hurt in Diving Accident," United Press International (UPI), Saturday, March 16, 1974. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ↑ Harvin, Al. "People in Sports: Pappas Released by Cubs," The New York Times, Wednesday, April 3, 1974. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Quitting: Ron Bryant chucks baseball for family," United Press International, Saturday, April 5, 1975.
- ↑ "Cards get Bryant's contract," St. Petersburg (FL) Times, Saturday, May 10, 1975.
- ↑ "Cards give Ron Bryant heave-ho," The Associated Press, Thursday, July 31, 1975.
- ↑ "Dodgers Trim Roster," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, March 31, 1976. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Minors Release Bryant," The Associated Press (AP), Tuesday, July 13, 1976. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ↑ Hughes Bryant, Jodi (March 18, 2024). "Death of Ron "Bear" Bryant". Letter to PJ Plotnik. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Ron Bryant". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
| Ron Bryant | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:November 12, 1947 Redlands, California, U.S. | |
| Died: November 17, 2023 (aged 76) Boise, Idaho, U.S. | |
Batted: Switch Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 29, 1967, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 29, 1975, for the St. Louis Cardinals |