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17th October 2006
Tony Curry, Dead at 68 - Second Bahamian Major Leaguer
By Fred Sturrup

At the age of 68, early Monday morning, George Anthony Curry passed out
of this life. Having suffered from kidney ailment in years ,Curry
succumbed around 2 a.m.

The second Bahamian to play in the Major Leagues, he made his debut on
April 12, 1960 with the Philadelphia Phillies in a game against the
Cincinnati Reds. On that occasion, he had two official at bats,
finishing the day with a hit and an RBI.

When he burst on the pro scene, he joined Andre Rodgers who predeceased
him two Decembers ago.

Curry was signed by the Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1957 and
stayed in the organization until 1962. He would be a part of three other
baseball organizations during his career, namely the Cleveland Indians,
California Angels and the Houston Astros.. Curry played in the National
leagues for two seasons (1960/1961) with the Phillies and one season in
the American League (1966) with the Cleveland Indians.


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Anthony Curry passes away
By SHELDON LONGLEY, NG Sports Editor sheldon@...

Less than two years ago, a teary-eyed George Anthony 'Tony' Curry and
the rest of The Bahamas mourned the passing of the Bahamian pioneer in
the major leagues, Andre Rodgers, and now Curry himself has joined his
former best friend, teammate, colleague and mentor among the deceased.

The entire country was in shock when Curry, who played for two
professional franchises over a three-year Major League Baseball (MLB)
career, died early yesterday morning at the Princess Margaret Hospital
(PMH) from an apparent renal failure. He was the second Bahamian to play
in the major leagues, and along with Rodgers, helped to pave the wayfor
other baseball greats to follow such as: Wenty Ford and Wilfred Culmer
(both deceased); Ed Armbrister; Vince Ferguson; and Henry 'Hank'
Williams just to name a few.

Apparently, Curry who was in and out of the hospital for the past five
years, died suddenly at 12:15 a.m. Monday morning on Male Medical Ward
One of PMH. His death shocked and saddened the entire Bahamian
community, but according to his family, they knew the time was near.

http://www.thenassauguardian.com/sports/334142873312831.php
Two local heroes lost in the past two years

http://www.thenassauguardian.com/sports/335639883659751.php
Curry will be laid to rest on Saturday


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