It was Spring Training 1993, and the Cleveland Indians were getting ready to head up north and start the baseball season.On March 22, 1993, three of their pitchers had decided to go on a fishing trip in Little Lake Nellie, located in Clermont, Florida.
Free Agent signee Tim Crews (31 Years Old) drove his bass boat into a dock, instantly killing teammate Steve Olin (27 Years Old), and leaving Free Agent Signee Bob Ojeda (35 Years Old) with severe head lacerations.
Tim Crews Died the following day on March 23, 1993, while Bob Ojeda sat out most of the season recuperating.
An investigation revealed that the darkness, combined with Tim Crews being legally drunk while operating the boat at high speeds, was the cause of the tragedy.
BAD TIMING
>After pitching six seasons for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tim Crews signed with the Cleveland Indians for the 1993 season.
>Bob Ojeda also signed with the Indians after playing with the Los Angeles Dodgers the previous year.
>The Cleveland Indians trained in Tucson, Arizona from 1947-1992, and moved to Winter Haven for their 1993 Spring Training.
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