So good that as a Yankee fan, I "hated" him.
But I loved him too because he was part of the greatest game in the world.
And now, another piece of my youth disappears ... RIP my friend.
If there is a "field of dreams" - it's your turn to bat.
Posted on 05/17/2011 9:03:09 AM PDT by ConservativeStatement
As a Detroiter who grew up in the 50s and 60s, I have fond memories of Killebrew taking on the Tigers, appearing on Home Run Derby, etc.
May he rest in peace.
just sarcasm. Really, HK was a great man and an example to many on how you should lead your life. He will be missed. But some websites are already negatively dissing his religious beliefs.
But HK is a great example to all Christians of “....by their fruits ye shall know them”
RIP Harmon Killebrew
Condolences and Prayers of Comfort to the family, fans and friends.
Here’s a Home Run Derby vs. Mickey Mantle:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/166978/home-run-derby-harmon-killebrew-vs-mickey-mantle
First player to hit a ball out of old Tigers Stadium, over the left field roof - only 3 others ever did it ...
Hospice is essentially assisted suicide. When you’ve decided your time is up, these angels of mercy will give you the hot shot. Bless ‘em.
“Palliative care” typically does not last long.”
Depends. (no pun intended)
My Mom, age 93 & already living in board & care, entered, then got out of the hospital and looked like she was a goner in mere days. She looked like pure crap.
45 days later, she’s blown everyone’s mind with how well she has recovered.
Statistically, I have no doubt you’re right. But sometimes people come out of hospice. Yes, it is the exception. Obviously, we’re all headed on a one-way path and at the point where everyone agrees a patient should be in hospice, the end clearly approaches.
Not, really. Assisted suicide ends it all at once. Hospice just helps ease you into it, so that your body doesn’t fight to stay alive. It can take or a week or even longer.
Nonsense. Hospice workers ARE Angels of mercy.
Yes, people do “graduate” from hospice care. It is a misconception that it is the death watch ward exclusively.
some websites are already dissing his religious beliefs
There are always those that stoop to the bottom of the out house when they can not find anything else to try to discredit a person. I would have to assume miserable unproductive totally unintelligent people fall into that category.
Meanwhile, the people they diss have led productive role model lives, and I am glad to know of their accomplishments.
You have no idea...what you are talking about.
Got any stats, references to back that up?
Harmon Killebrew was everything that is “right” about baseball.
Growing up in Minneapolis, my brothers and I would get in fist fights over who got to “be” Killebrew when we played baseball.
A true gentleman, and one heck of a slugger!
His passing is the passing of an era.
One of the greats when it REALLY WAS A GAME!
He would fit in good in a remake of Field of Dreams.
RIP
Rest in Peace Harmon.
I grew up in Bloomington in the 60s and 70s, a mile from the stadium.
Harmon Killebrew was a big part of the heart of Minnesota.
As for Harmon Killebrew, I'll agree he was a very nice guy. As a ballplayer, he was exceptional at one aspect of the game only: hitting home runs. His lifetime batting average was a mediocre .256, he was an average third baseman, and he was slow on the basepaths.
I feel bad that he passed away, but let's be honest about his baseball legacy.
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