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06-04-2017, 06:11 PM
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Rip Jim Piersall
Being a Waterbury Ct native myself, you will be missed thank you!
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06-04-2017, 06:13 PM
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I just upgraded my '54 Bowman #66 Piersall this week. Got it in the mail on Friday. The last card that I have bought.
I told my wife that I wouldn't be buying any Aaron's or May's anytime soon out of fear of something similar happening...
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06-04-2017, 07:33 PM
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Within a week, or very close to it, I read on here he had passed. When you went to my FlickR link below (not now) it was the first card you saw.
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06-04-2017, 11:23 PM
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http://m.mlb.com/news/article/234322...es-away-at-87/
My grandfather used to tell me stories about "Loopy" Jimmy Piersall. Definitely one of baseball history's lesser known but equally entertaining characters.
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06-05-2017, 11:07 AM
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Thanks bgar3, I had never heard that story about Mickey coming to Jim's aid. Very moving.
I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for Jim Piersall. The movie "FEAR STRIKES OUT" was so disturbing. His father was so dominating and rough on him, and Jim could never seem to please him. Karl Malden did a fine job of portraying Jim's father, as did Anthony Perkins as Jimmy. He truly overcame a lot of damaged emotions and bad memories. I'm certain his loopy behavior was a safety valve to let out all the anger and frustration that was pent-up inside of him, and to calm him down. He was a colorful character, as a player and from what I've read, as an announcer. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs, but had moved away before Jim entered the White Sox broadcast booth. RIP dear Jim. May God help his grieving family and fans. ---Brian Powell
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