On April 5, 1953, Minor league outfielder Herb Gorman suffers a heart attack during a Pacific Coast League game and dies while being transported to the hospital. Gorman, a member of the San Diego Padres , is stricken during the 6th inning of a game against the Hollywood Stars. In 1952 he played brie
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Source: Historical record