Billy Raimondi
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Billy Raimondi never had an at bat in the major leagues, but Billy is what baseball is all about…playing for the love of the game. Billy was a catcher in the minor leagues from 1931 through 1952, which was longer than any other position player in Pacific Coast League history (Herm Pillette pitched 23 seasons). He is probably best remembered as a member of the PCL Oakland Oaks. I won’t rehash his career here as it has already been written about, but I encourage you to read his story.
Billy’s brother Ernie Raimondi who was a WWII hero.
Billy is now 97 years old. I recently wrote to him and included 3 different photos with duplicates for him to keep. Today I received a package, which included a letter from his son, Billy Jr.
Billy Jr. said,
“My father appreciates that you are interested in his baseball career and that he is still remembered…..his handwriting isn’t as good as it used to be, but he still managed to sign your pictures. Thanks very much for the duplicates and your kind words…”
Full note
Billy in 2007 at the PCL Reunion
Thanks Mr. Raimondi!
One Response to “Billy Raimondi”
September 3rd, 2010 at 11:10 pm
My father remembers Billy not only for his baseball feats, but for the time when my dad was working for the Tribune and Billy worked relief home delivery, as a sub for my Dad, Ken Desirello. Dad is 86 years old now and still remembers him fondly. Dad remembers seeing him play for the Oakland Oaks, also does the name Dynamite Dunn ring a bell?
My parents plan on going to the reunion in Alameda for the Trib at Elks Lodge on Oct, 2nd. Maybe Billy would come??
Sandy Himel
Daugher
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