Barely a mention was made in the newspapers but a world series hero passed away recently:James Lamar”Dusty” Rhodes. His three pinch hit home runs (along with Willie Mays great catch of a drive off the bat of Vic Wertz) powered the 1954 New York Giants(now San Francisco) to a stunning four game sweep over a Cleveland Indians team that won a then record 111 games. It was the high point of Rhodes baseball career. He later worked the tugboats in New York harbor. He passed away at his home in Nevada at the age of 81. He was a good ole’ boy from Arkansas who did good. Rest in peace.
