RIP Mr Killebrew
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Harmon Killebrew, the Minnesota Twins slugger known for his tape-measure home runs, has died at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz., after battling esophageal cancer. He was 74.
The team said Killebrew died peacefully Tuesday morning with his wife, Nita, and their family at his side.
He had announced in December that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Last week, Killebrew announced that doctors had deemed his cancer incurable and he would no longer fight the "awful disease."
Killebrew hit 573 home runs during his 22-year career, 11th-most in major league history. His eight seasons with 40 or more homers still is tied for second in league history to Babe Ruth.
The team said Killebrew died peacefully Tuesday morning with his wife, Nita, and their family at his side.
He had announced in December that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Last week, Killebrew announced that doctors had deemed his cancer incurable and he would no longer fight the "awful disease."
Killebrew hit 573 home runs during his 22-year career, 11th-most in major league history. His eight seasons with 40 or more homers still is tied for second in league history to Babe Ruth.
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RIP Slugger.
One of my favorite cards is his 67 Topps card.
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Doug
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RIP HK....
<< <i>I still could never figure out why he was not a first ballot HOFer....it took him 4 years to get in. Unreal.
RIP HK.... >>
Probably due to the .256 lifetime B.A., despite all the dingers. Back then, HOF electors were more discerning, unlike now when any admission standards apparently have been cast aside. But, he certainly was deserving on a first ballot.
RIP
IMF
Sooooooooo sad! RIP
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RIP KILLER
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