TRIBUTES: Frank Lucchesi managed the 89ers in 1973

Farewell to people with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience:

Frank Lucchesi, 92, of Colleyville, Texas. Lucchesi was a long-time manager at the minor and major league levels. He spent the 1973 season with the Oklahoma City 89ers, then the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. OKC was 61-74 under Lucchesi, who would go on to manage the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs. Before his stop in OKC, Lucchesi managed the Philadelphia Phillies.

Travis Wiginton, 90, of Norman. He was the Oklahoma Sooners' second baseman for four years. After playing minor league baseball in Amarillo, Texas, he coached briefly at Blair High School. The remainder of Wiginton's career was spent in the ministry.

Bill Stoddart, 77, of Oklahoma City. Stoddart starred in track at John Marshall High School. He once held the state record in the 440 (now the 400-meter run) for 20 years. He earned an athletic scholarship to Kansas.

Jake Selsor, 85, of Tulsa. He was a middle school football coach for more than 40 years. Several of Selsor's youngsters went on to play college ball -- and a few even made the NFL. Also worked for the Tulsa Fire Department for 28 years.

Barry Latman, 82, of Richmond, Texas. The two-time American League All-Star pitcher spent part of his final season in baseball with the Oklahoma City 89ers. The veteran Houston Astros farmhand played for the Niners in 1967, which was five years after his last All-Star Game appearance as a member of the Indians. Latman won 59 games over 11 seasons in the big leagues.

Joe Seikel, 84, of Oklahoma City. Seikel was a star athlete at Dale High School, earning All-State honors in both basketball and baseball. He started his own plumbing business after serving in the Army.

Royce Hammons, 73, of Oklahoma City. The longtime banker loved to go fly fishing and play golf. Hammons fished rivers and streams throughout the U.S., Canada and South America. He played golf courses around the world. An OU fan.

Wayne Boan, 83, of Tulsa. The Air Force veteran played high school football for the Pryor Tigers.

Kellye Fine Bates, 50, of Oklahoma City. The attorney was a true sports mom, attending her sons' games from elementary school to their career in athletics. The past three years, Bates attended every U.S. Grant High School football game where son Andy served as a football coach. "She was a vocal supporter of her boys and wasn't above questioning a referee's call when she felt an injustice had occurred," a family obituary said.

Paul Fernald, 78, of Oklahoma City. Played football and golf at Harding High School. A big Oklahoma State fan.

Jim Davenport, 88, of Tulsa. Davenport was a racquetball player who won championship trophies in five states. The former Midas Muffler franchisee was a fan of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks.

James Buentello, 12, of Altus. Enjoyed swimming and the martial arts. He was looking forward to his first year in middle school, where he was going to play football for the Bulldogs.

Olen Davis, 91, of Eufaula. Davis was a calf roper in his younger days, winning many jackpots and awards.

Doug Walker, 53, of Freedom. As a high schooler, he sandwiched time playing basketball for Freedom with working on the family ranch.

Dr. Terrance McDermott, 61, of Oklahoma City. Known as "Tiger" to family and friends, McDermott quarterbacked the U.S. Grant Generals while in high school. He also lettered in baseball. The medical doctor was a devoted fan of Oklahoma, Notre Dame, the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.