The Illinois Senate mourns the passing of Zachary Charles "Zackie" Monroe, a former baseball player from Bartonville, Illinois.
The Illinois Senate honors the memory of Zachary Charles "Zackie" Monroe, who passed away on January 19, 2026. Born in Peoria, Zackie graduated from Bradley University and began his baseball career in 1952. After serving in the military, he returned to baseball in 1958, pitching for the Denver Bears and later the New York Yankees. He played in the 1958 World Series, contributing to the Yankees' championship win. Zackie's Major League Baseball career included a 4-2 record, one save, and a 3.38 earned run average. The Senate resolves to extend condolences to his family and friends.
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