RIP Rob Picciolo (1982-1983 Brewers IF)

[hawing]

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Rob Picciolo, best known as a Padres and Angels coach but also a Brewers utility infielder in 1982-1983, died of a heart attack yesterday at age 64.

 

1982 was my first full season following the Brewers, and in my ongoing tradition of caring about underdog guys, he was one of the first players I specifically rooted for.

 

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He won't be the Brewers' best-known #8, but I have fond memories of him.

 

[JohnBriggs12]

He was pretty much buried on the bench as a Brewer. Of course in those days, they kept 6 or 7 bench guys and the last couple didn't see much action. He's a few months younger than me. Sad news.

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Could Mark Brouhard be next?

[RockCoCougars]

Sad. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe he is the first player from the '82 team to pass away.

[DocLuna7]

Sad. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe he is the first player from the '82 team to pass away.

 

Was just thinking that myself. I believe you’re right. Outside of Harvey Kuenn everyone else is still alive.

[BrewersSuperCollector]

2 other coaches have passed. Harry Warner and Pat Dobson.

[reillymcshane]

Picciolo never took took a walk.

 

25 total walks in over 1600 ABs in his career. That is pretty amazing.