Former Major League Pitcher, College Hall of Famer, Dies

Greg Thayer’s journey to the big leagues was a long one — metaphorically, not literally. After being drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 32nd round of the 1971 MLB Draft, Thayer pitched professionally for two seasons in the Giants’ system. More news: Former Astros Infielder, Manager in Israel, Dies Then, in 1973, he found himself out of organized baseball. The Minnesota native returned home and played — as a two-way player — for an independent amateur team based in Fargo, North Dakota. The Twins...