But when I went onto the internet to do a little research on him, I discovered that just over a week ago, he had passed away. His obituary in the Tacoma News Tribune explained that he passed after having complications following surgery on May 13th at the age of 83. The following day, at Safeco Field, the Mariners observed a moment of silence before their game against the Boston Red Sox in honor of Averill.
Earl was born in Cleveland, Ohio towards the end of his father’s third season as a Major Leaguer. Both Earl and his father were named Earl Averill, although they both had different middle names.