Rich Rollins, former MLB All-Star who shined at both Parma Senior and Kent State, dies at 87

Former infielder Rich Rollins, who finished baseball career in Cleveland, dies at 87

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rich Rollins, an infielder whose decade-long big league career included All-Star honors for the Minnesota Twins in 1962, died Tuesday. He was 87. Rollins' death was confirmed by the Twins and Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians were informed of his death by a family member. American baseball manager Sam Mele (1922 - 2017) (right), of the Minnesota Twins presents his new infield players at spring training, Orlando, Florida, March …

Former infielder Rich Rollins, an All-Star for the Twins in 1962, dies at age 87

Former big league All-Star Rich Rollins has died. Rollins was an infielder whose decade-long career included All-Star honors for the Minnesota Twins in 1962. He died Tuesday at age 87. The news was confirmed by the Twins and Cleveland Guardians.…

Rich Rollins, former MLB All-Star who shined at both Parma Senior and Kent State, dies at 87

Rollins spent 10 years in the big leagues, including his final 42 games with the Indians. He was inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.

Rich Rollins Passes Away

Former All-Star Rich Rollins passed away this week at age 87, according to multiple reports. A third baseman, he spent the majority of his career with the Twins in the 1960s. Rollins was born a little outside Pittsburgh and moved to Ohio as a child. He attended Kent State and signed with the Washington Senators in 1960. The franchise moved to Minnesota and rebranded as the Twins the following year. Rollins earned a cup of coffee during the first…

Rich Rollins (1938-2025) - Find a Grave Memorial

Professional Baseball Player. He was an American Major League Baseball third baseman, best known for his tenure with the Minnesota Twins during the 1960s. He was born Richard John Rollins and he grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio area, where he attended Parma High School. He played second base, third base, and catcher for his high school team and also played for an American Legion team. He accepted a baseball scholarship to Kent State University, wh…