The Royals lost two members of their family this month, with former outfielder Richie Scheinblum and pitcher Joe Beckwith both passing away in the month of May. Scheinblum played for the Royals in 1972 and 1974, earning an All-Star nod in his first year with the club. Beckwith was a versatile right-handed reliever who was part of division-winning clubs in 1984 and 1985, earning a championship ring with the team in 1985.
Richie Scheinblum
Richard Alan Scheinblum was born in New York City and attended Long Island University where he played baseball, basketball, and track and field.