Mark Littell, a former Royals and Cardinals pitcher who spent nine seasons in the big leagues, died earlier in the week (Sept. 5) at 69, following heart surgery.
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What was Mark Littell’s net worth at death? At time of death, Littell had an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Littell is best remembered for giving up a home run to Chris Chambliss to end Game 5 of the 1976 ALCS, which gave the Yankees their first American League pennant in 12 years.
But it was Littell’s pitching which helped the Royals edge out the A’s for the AL West title in the first place, going 8-4 with a 2.08 ERA out of the bullpen and even earning some MVP votes.
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The Royals held a moment of silence for Littell before Tuesday’s game against the Guardians.
We paused for a moment of silence before the start of tonight’s game in memory of former Royal Mark Littell. pic.twitter.com/kAW5Zp01wJ
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) September 7, 2022
Littell pitched with the Royals in 1973 and from 1975-77 and with the Cardinals from 1978-82.
He appeared in 16 games for the 1982 Cardinals team that won the world title and returned to St. Louis in August for the team’s 40th anniversary celebration.
Littell is survived by his wife, Sanna.
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