On this date in 1981, Ray Oyler passed away at age 43 of a heart attack.
"Ray was the finest defensive shortstop I have ever seen. He couldn't hit his way out of a room full of toilet paper with a crowbar but he could field. I would keep him on my club if he couldn't hit his weight." - Denny McLain
.175 career batting average so not just a euphemism.
