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Comment on Al Brancato by esiason14

esiason14 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:21:59 +0000

Yes…a manager who never yelled. Also can you imagine a manager in shirt and tie?

Comment on Al Brancato by Tom Owens

Tom Owens — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:28:33 +0000

Excellent questions. You’re blogging up a storm this year! The time is NOW to reach these men. A manager who never yelled?!? Amazing stuff, Kyle. Thank you!

Comment on 2012: Sharing our collecting journey by Tom Owens

Tom Owens — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:50:30 +0000

Well done, Kyle! If only all sons had Dads who loved collecting… I think any former player would love the idea of a father-and-son hobby team, too. I’ll stay tuned!

Comment on Hal Trosky Jr. “Tebows”? by Autograph Addict » Blog Archive » Chuck Lindstrom: Second Generation Big Leaguer

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:51:58 +0000

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Comment on Vintage Postcards by esiason14

esiason14 — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:00:41 +0000

Hey Tom,
I knew that he lived in Cooperstown, but I had no idea that he worked at the HOF. That’s pretty cool. His daughter still lives there and I believe she owns a restaurant (Home Plate??)

Kyle

Comment on Vintage Postcards by Tom Owens

Tom Owens — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:22:59 +0000

Great stuff, Kyle! Did you know that Wilshire was a Cooperstown-area resident after retirement. He was the HOF’s “ambassador” of sorts into the 1970s, greeting members.

Comment 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.

Comment on Billy Raimondi 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

Comment on Billy Raimondi 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.

Comment on Billy Raimondi 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.