Darn. He was my highest rated TSB 2019 player. I watched him on home run derby the other day against Hank Aaron. He seemed like a nice dude. My grandpa watched him play in person at a game in Kansas City (Tigers vs A's). That's when the A's were still in KC.
He was 85 years old, recently had a stroke, and the cause of death hasn't been released. 🧐 I know I'm insensitive with these things, but an 85 year old with a recent stroke makes a lot of sense to me 🤷🏻♂️
"It's amazing how much work you can put in without gangly-ass legs in the way" - Sir Tdub71
I drove to the other side of the state for a free signing he did annually for his buddies car dealership... he was genuinely nice, made everyone wait a little bit longer when a kid would be in front of him as he made sure he would chat with the youngin for a bit more than "hi, let me sign something for you, k bye". He loved talking to them about baseball and their passions. I would hear others talking about his personality while we waited forever, and it seemed this was his status quo in every event he did.
I have some memorabilia in my office from other athlete signings, his always stands out. Glad I have a ball with his name on it in my office.
He was 85 years old, recently had a stroke, and the cause of death hasn't been released. 🧐 I know I'm insensitive with these things, but an 85 year old with a recent stroke makes a lot of sense to me 🤷🏻♂️
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He was my highest rated TSB 2019 player. I watched him on home run derby the other day against Hank Aaron.
He seemed like a nice dude. My grandpa watched him play in person at a game in Kansas City (Tigers vs A's). That's when the A's were still in KC.
obit
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29001986/hall-fame-outfielder-detroit-tigers-legend-al-kaline-dies-85
home run derby episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhZLtsEPjyo
He was 85 when he passed away. This virus is just a bitch. Just so senseless.
I have some memorabilia in my office from other athlete signings, his always stands out. Glad I have a ball with his name on it in my office.
Gone but not forgotten, AK!!!