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One of the most notable pitchers in Cincinnati Reds history has passed away.
Tom Browning was found dead in his home on Monday.
Browning was only 62 years old.
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A call came in to local authorities of an unresponsive man at his home.
When first responders arrived, they found Browning on his sofa not breathing.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office stated, “Deputies, along with E.M.S. personnel, attempted life saving measures. However, resuscitation efforts were not successful. Mr. Browning was pronounced deceased at approximately 1:13 p.m.”
There was no foul play mentioned in the report.
The Cincinnati Reds stated, “The entire Reds family is stunned and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Browning.
“Affectionately referred to as ‘Mr. Perfect,’ Tom was a true Red who after his playing made the Cincinnati area his home and remained heavily involved within the organization.
“A fan favorite, the Reds Hall of Famer touched fans’ hearts at team events, Reds Hall of Fame festivities and Reds Community Fun activities. We join Reds Country in mourning the loss of one of our all-time greats, who created so many memories and magical moments for us all. Our deepest condolences to Tom’s family during this difficult time.”
Browning forever cemented his place in history in 1988, throwing the 12th perfect game in major league baseball history.
Even more incredible was the fact that he never had a 3-ball count during the entire game.
He barely missed out on rookie of the year honors in 1985, going 20-9 with a 3.55 ERA.
Browning did have the solace of being a member of a very dominant rotation that went to the World Series and swept the Oakland Athletics in 1990.
He retired in 1995 after just a few appearances with the Kansas City Royals (he spent the rest of his career with the Reds).
Rest in peace, Tom, you were one of the great ones.
