I’m not much
of a sports aficionado honestly. I was anxious to find the Grave of Mr. Samuel
Gray purely from a genealogical standpoint. I am related to a few a few grays
in Van Alstyne Cemetery. If I am related to Sam Gray I don’t know at this time.
I,m still looking honestly.
Samuel David
" Sad Sam" Gray was a Native of Van Alstyne Texas the son of James
Alonzo and Eugenia Gray . He was a World War I veteran (TEXAS PVT 3 BN FRENCH
ARTY. CAC WWI) Sam was a pitcher in
Major League Baseball playing for the Philadelphia Athletics (1924-1927) then
for St. Louise Browns ( 1928-1934) being
a right handed fastballer. ( per his obit on find a grave ) His 1928
season was best year, as he pitched 21 complete games with a win loss of 20-12.
( Wikipedia) He passed away in McKinney Texas in the Veterans Hospital of Carcinoma of the brain ( death certificate) I’ve been looking for the Grave of
Sam Gray a while and a Friend pointed the way while at Van Alstyne Cemetery
today. Sam's grave Is very nondescript for a person of his caliber of fame. He is buried towards to back Of the Moore Section by a few family members. The nearest stone near him is a Giant one that says Carter and Taylor. I might also like to note there is a photograph or two of Sam Gray at the Van Alstyne museum, unfortunately I wasn't allowed to take pictures!!! 
Information from Wikipedia and picture Sam
from google images.sources and more information are listed below. _______________________________________________________
Sources and other information on Sam.
Sams Find a Grave ( Click Here)
Grayson County Genweb for Sam Gray ( Click Here)
Texas Gravestone Project listing for Sam Gray ( Click Here )
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