Steven Edward "Steve" Simpson (August 30, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri – November 2, 1989 in Omaha, Nebraska) was a Major League Baseballpitcher for the San Diego Padres in 1972.
WOW! Someone I went to school with became a major league pitcher! I remember Steve. He had a calm sense of humor. He joined some clubs I was in and was in student government. I am so sorry he passed at such a young age. We all have fond memories of him. Thank you Dwayne!
Dwayne Kleck
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Steven Edward "Steve" Simpson (August 30, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri – November 2, 1989 in Omaha, Nebraska) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres in 1972.
Simpson died of a heart attack at age 41 in 1989
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Steven Edward Simpson
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 200 lb.
Born: August 30, 1948 in St. Joseph, MO
School: Washburn University of Topeka
Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 4th round of the 1970 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 10, 1972
Team: Padres 1972
Final Game: October 3, 1972
Died: November 2, 1989 in Omaha, NE (Aged 41)
Buried: Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, KS
Peggy Wasser (Bringle)
WOW! Someone I went to school with became a major league pitcher! I remember Steve. He had a calm sense of humor. He joined some clubs I was in and was in student government. I am so sorry he passed at such a young age. We all have fond memories of him. Thank you Dwayne!
Linda L. McAtee (Massey)
Rest in peace, my fellow classmate.