Comments on: Billy Raimondi

By: Anthony O'Neill

Anthony O'Neill — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:02:49 +0000

I am very saddened at the passing of Mr. Raimondi’s passing.
After reading this blog entry, I became interested in his career, and sent him 2 pictures to hopefully autograph for me. He graciously signed them for me, and I received a wonderful letter from his daughter. I was impressed that the pictures were returned in under a month, with wonderful signatures, and I was truly thrilled to add them to my collection. I will treasure those pictures in my collection. Thank you to your father for his baseball career, and for being so thoughtful to this fan, who never saw him play, but for a brief time felt connected to a baseball legend. My sincere condolences.

By: esiason14

esiason14 — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:45:13 +0000

Bill,
I’m very sorry to hear that. He had a really interesting and great story. I really enjoyed learning about his life in baseball. Several months ago we sent some pictures in and he was grateful enough to sign them for us. He will always remembered by the true fans of baseball.

Kyle

By: William Newman

William Newman — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:48:42 +0000

Thanks so much for your bio of Billy Raimondi. I was 9 years old when he was finishing up his playing days with the Oaks. Of course I knew of him and his illustrious career. Those Oaks began me on a love affair with baseball that continues today. I grew up with Billy’s daughters in Alameda and remain madly in love as best friends with Judy, his youngest. I am also friendly with June the older daughter. I know and adore the whole family. I could go on and on but I will always remember Billy as my first baseball hero. We lost a lot when loosing Billy.

By: Bill Raimondi Jr.

Bill Raimondi Jr. — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:21:18 +0000

I am sorry to report that my father, Billy Raimondi, passed away on October 18, 2010. He had been bedridden for the last two months or so, but his passing was peaceful. He leaves many loving family members and friends, in and out of baseball. My dad never missed a Tribune reunion or a Norcal PCL reunion until this year. Our family is thankful to all those who fondly remember him.

Bill Jr.

By: sandy himel

sandy himel — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:10:16 +0000

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