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Former Montreal Royals pitcher Joe Carbonaro passed away on April 15 at the age of 93. He played with Jackie Robinson during spring training and was a Royals teammate of Roberto Clemente.
Kevin Glew’s Canadian Baseball History Blog
Former Montreal Royals pitcher Joe Carbonaro passed away on April 15 at the age of 93. He played with Jackie Robinson during spring training and was a Royals teammate of Roberto Clemente.
By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada You wouldn’t believe the stories this retired cabinetmaker can tell you. Like how he hated throwing batting practice to Roberto Clemente, because almost everything the free-swinging outfielder hit went right back “through the box.” Or about how he shared a spring training complex with Jackie Robinson. “Vero Beach (the... Continue Reading →