RIP Harmon Killebrew. Our prayers go out to his family. A special message to his family members rig
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Harmon has family members who are numismatists and at least one or more of them are PCGS posters here.
I wanted to protect their privacy but at least post a "get well" thread here!
RIP, Killer. He passed away today May 17, 2011.
This MLB logo sure looks like Harmon Killebrew! This logo was created in 1968!
I wanted to protect their privacy but at least post a "get well" thread here!
RIP, Killer. He passed away today May 17, 2011.
This MLB logo sure looks like Harmon Killebrew! This logo was created in 1968!
A Collectors Universe poster since 1997!
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believe. My prayers for Harmon, Nita and family and friends.
bob
My prayers are with him and his family.
roadrunner
Killebrew was always one of my favorite players even though he had a penchant for
beating my favorite team. I saw him play a few times. Once on TV I even saw him
thrown out at first on a hard hit grounder to right field. This was late in his career
and testament to how hard he could hit the ball and how long he played even after
he got pretty slow.
I can only wish him the best.
It is a little known fact two coins dealers own his 500th and several other milestone home run balls.
I’m very sorry to hear the Mr. Killebrew is so ill. I send my condolences to his family.
And oh yes, my mother didn’t throw out my baseball cards although I should have sold them years ago …
<< <i>May he recover soon. He definately was one of the greats. >>
He has thrown in the towel, as the cancer has progressed to the point where his doctor feels he's past the point of being able to be cured. He gave his final statement here. It's sad....but he's being a realist, and obviously knows he'll be used as a human guinea pig if he undergoes any further treatment, not to mention having his family having to see/endure what must be a painful process, knowing there really is nothing more that can be done, besides simply extending what must be the worst of the worst . I highly respect the man (he was before my time) for facing 'the end', looking it square in the eyes, and telling it to 'come get me'. He truly is the definition of the word 'brave'.
--Jerry
He was one of my childhood hero's since I lived in the Mpls area from 1962-72 and LOVED baseball.
Truly one of the greats of the game and a real gentleman.
Prayers for him and his Family
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
Our prayers are with them
So, O. K. he was a great ball player, but he is also the best kind of person and a credit to not only Baseball, but to the human race! I pray things go the way Harmon would like them to.....and God's peace to him and his family.
Pete
Louis Armstrong
My prayers to him and his family.
Ron
I see too many people who cannot face the inevitable so their doctors give them false hope with a one in a million chance to stay alive a few more weeks if they submit to poisons that make them miserably sick for months.
Commems and Early Type
Thoughts and prayers to Harmon and his family and friends...
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From the press release
<< <i>No individual has ever meant more to the Minnesota Twins organization and millions of fans across Twins Territory than Harmon Killebrew. Harmon will long be remembered as one of the most prolific home run hitters in the history of the game and the leader of a group of players who helped lay the foundation for the long-term success of the Twins franchise and Major League Baseball in the Upper Midwest. However, more importantly Harmon’s legacy will be the class, dignity and humility he demonstrated each and every day as a Hall of Fame-quality husband, father, friend, teammate and man. The Twins extend heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the Killebrew family at this difficult time. >>
- Dave St. Peter, President, Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
<< <i>Harmon Killebrew personified Hall of Fame excellence in every aspect of his dynamic life. He will forever be remembered for his 573 career home runs and as the 1969 American League Most Valuable Player, and as one of the greatest hitters of his era. Since joining the Hall of Fame family in 1984, Harmon was a beacon of light among his fellow Hall of Famers, always smiling, always enjoying every moment that life delivered at his doorstep. We have so many fond memories of this wonderful baseball hero, and we will miss him enormously. >>
- Jane Forbes Clark, Chairman, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
<< <i>Harmon was a Hall of Famer on and off the field. He was baseball's version of Paul Bunyan, with his prodigious home run power, leading by example in the clubhouse and on the field. Off the field, he emanated class, dignity, and warmth, and he was a great humanitarian. He was so down-to-earth, you would never realize he was a baseball legend. It’s ironic that his nickname was ‘Killer,’ as he was one of the nicest, most generous individuals to ever walk the earth. >>
- Jeff Idelson, Hall of Fame President
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<< <i>When I first started to follow baseball circa 1959, the Washington Senators, a last place team, fascinated me. How could a team that had three big sluggers, Jim Lemon, Rookie of the Year, Bob Allison, and homerun king, Harmon Killebrew finish last? >>
Don't forget Roy Sievers from that team!
I was a rabid Senators fan as a kid, and Hammerin' Harmon was my hero.
The father of a friend of mine was a sportswriter for the Washington Post. He got us in the locker room after a game one time to meet Cookie Lavagetto, the Senators' manager. He gave each of us a baseball autographed by himself, Sievers, Lemon, Allison and...Harmon Killebrew! It's right here on my bookshelf as we speak.
Broke my heart when they upped and moved to Minnesota.
I haven't been as sad since then as I am today, hearing of Harmon Killebrew's demise.
A great player. He gave us great memories. RIP
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He could hit some prodigious home runs.
He was a credit to the game, a true gentleman and will be missed.
May he rest in peace.
The entertainment can never be overdressed....except in burlesque
May he be with God
Ron
Collecting:
Conder tokens
19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
RIP...............a sad day indeed
MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......