Former MLB player and annoucner George Kell dies

Had only 13 strikeouts in 1949. Fewest ever for a batting champ. There's a record that will never be broken.

http://freep.com/article/20090324/SPORTS02/90324034/Hall+of+Fame+Tiger+George+Kell++86++dies

(link updated)

 

Damn. An awesome public speaker.

In fairness, I thought he left us a decade ago. Glad he made it this long. RIP.

 

Story has some major errors, but the main fact is right.

 

Hall of Famer George Kell. Jeez. The first post makes it sound like he was some utility outfielder.

RIP.

 

I think Kell got in as much for his broadcasting career as his playing days. He did kind of hopskotch his way across the AL. The Veterans Committee thought him worthy (selected 26 years after his retirement as a player.)

Take his playing days alone and he's Jack Morris' bunkmate in the HOPG. But as a broadcaster, he was a no-brainer.

 

What does everyone have against utility men?

 

He played third his whole career. He was no utility man.

 

I know... sort of a crossthread, nevermind.

 

You forgot the crossthread font.

 

I sincerely hope that the wake will be in Cincinnatuh at the HO-tel. Mr. Campbell will be waiting for him in the lobby. [detroitsj memory]