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IL SR1126
Resolution
Status
11/16/2022
Primary Sponsor
Steve McClure
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AI Summary
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John Richard "Dick" Schofield of Springfield passed away on July 11, 2022, at age 87.
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Schofield was a Major League Baseball player for 19 seasons starting in 1953, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Boston Red Sox.
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He was the first "bonus baby" in MLB history, signed directly to the major leagues by the St. Louis Cardinals in July 1953, and played in two World Series, including as a member of the 1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He was survived by his son Dick, daughter Kim Werth, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
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The Illinois Senate expresses condolences to his family and friends and directs that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Schofield family.
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL-J.R. "DICK" SCHOFIELD
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/16/2022