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While hitting the yard sales several years ago I came across this Minneapolis Tribune metal ruler featuring the Minnesota Twins baseball schedule for the 1963 season. I had Harmon autograph it for me and asked that he include his uniform number on the image of the ballplayer since it is obviously the image of him. Of course he graciously obliged.
I'm Very sad to hear this news. He was a great man and one hell of a slugger. My prayers go out to his family. He will be missed. May he rest in peace......Joe
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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. >>
Totally agree. One of the greatest home run hitters of my childhood. I was amazed that he entered the majors at 17 without spending a day in the minor leagues. A man who gave back to the game as a selfless ambassador. RIP.
When my Grandfather had retired to Minneapolis, he was an avid fan of the Twins and when I visited him a Twins game was always on. Of course, Harmon Killebrew was their cameo player. Rod Carew came later. Thanks for the sweet memories, Mr. Killebrew.
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Wow! I have never seen such a positive outpouring from people after anyone's death. This is a great tribute to Mr. Killebrew. I am 51 so I remember seeing him play. May he receive his final reward now.
It's a must that I add to this thread. I'v never met Harmon Killebrew, as many here I had an interest in base ball when Mr. Killebrew Was playing in his early years. After reading these posts they bring to mind and the posts just seem to show me that I am not incorrect, as too always when I heard the name Harmon Killebrew I seen him as some sort of gentle giant, powerful person a good man. Harmon Killebrew, God Bless you and your family and friends.
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<< <i>I rarely respond to OT threads but will in this case.
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. >>
Totally agree. One of the greatest home run hitters of my childhood. I was amazed that he entered the majors at 17 without spending a day in the minor leagues. A man who gave back to the game as a selfless ambassador. RIP.
my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
I knew it would happen.
A truer gentlemen I've never met.
Steve