He got me loving baseball and watching him play, great memories. I still remember “The Catch” against the Indians, unbelievable. Vic Wertz was robbed by a shining star.
You know a guy is great when everyone gets compared to him. Watching baseball for 50 years, I heard it many times. I was lucky to watch Ken Griffey Jr. live. Of course when he was young, you know who he was compared to.
Escapee 12 days ago
One of the classiest men ever
Ontman 12 days ago
Say hey!!!
kaffekup 12 days ago
Rest in Peace, Willie. A great player and a class human being.
Havel 12 days ago
Arguably the greatest player ever. He excelled at each of the “5 Tools of Baseball”: hitting, running, fielding, throwing, and speed. RIP.
Godfreydaniel 12 days ago
In a spelling bee, Charlie Brown spelled “maze” “mays” because he was thinking about Willie. RIP.
Gary Williams Premium Member 12 days ago
Second greatest player of all time.
scote1379 Premium Member 12 days ago
Pure Class , RIP Willie !
IT Sauzeech 12 days ago
I had the pleasure of sitting in his private box a few times. I felt like I was in the presence of royalty. Very generous and gracious man.
DEACON FRED 12 days ago
BEAUTIFUL!!
tigerave Premium Member 12 days ago
Such a solemn, yet beautiful and peaceful picture!
A# 466 12 days ago
Something caught up. At 93, something just about had to.
sincavage05 12 days ago
He got me loving baseball and watching him play, great memories. I still remember “The Catch” against the Indians, unbelievable. Vic Wertz was robbed by a shining star.
oakie817 12 days ago
most excellent
A# 466 12 days ago
After “the Catch,” the ’54 series.
Jack7528 12 days ago
Welcome good and faithful servant, enter into the House of the Lord. God Bless. He was a class act.
pamela welch Premium Member 12 days ago
Nicely done, Bill ♥♥ And thank you!
Chazz 12 days ago
You know a guy is great when everyone gets compared to him. Watching baseball for 50 years, I heard it many times. I was lucky to watch Ken Griffey Jr. live. Of course when he was young, you know who he was compared to.
tpcox928 11 days ago
Thanks, Willie.
rossevrymn 11 days ago
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ShadowMaster 11 days ago
Farewell to an awesome player
djtenltd 11 days ago
WOW!! I was shocked when I read the headline in the paper! I didn’t know that he was still alive!