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Billy Pierce Dies at 88


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Sitting back tonight and trying to digest all the events of today since I was first told Billy had passed.

 

A couple things I didn't put in his OBIT story come to mind.

 

Every time I'd call him just to talk or to ask a question about the Sox or when he played he'd always answer "Hey there kidoh!" And he always sounded so happy. Like he never had a bad day in his life.

 

One time I told him, "Billy you're never going to die..." He looked at me and said 'why?' and I told him "because you never pissed anybody off. God won't take someone who was such a nice guy." He laughed.

 

I guess God needed a damn good left hander. Hope Billy says hello to Nellie, Sherm, Big Klu, Early, Gerry and Bob Shaw from all of us fans.

 

Mark

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QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:42 PM)
Sitting back tonight and trying to digest all the events of today since I was first told Billy had passed.

 

A couple things I didn't put in his OBIT story come to mind.

 

Every time I'd call him just to talk or to ask a question about the Sox or when he played he'd always answer "Hey there kidoh!" And he always sounded so happy. Like he never had a bad day in his life.

 

One time I told him, "Billy you're never going to die..." He looked at me and said 'why?' and I told him "because you never pissed anybody off. God won't take someone who was such a nice guy." He laughed.

 

I guess God needed a damn good left hander. Hope Billy says hello to Nellie, Sherm, Big Klu, Early, Gerry and Bob Shaw from all of us fans.

 

Mark

 

Gerry Staley?

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CBS Sportsline has an article on the passing of Billy Pierce. Included in the article is a clip of Billy eulogizing Minnie Minoso. The same kind words that Billy spoke about Minnie on that occasion apply to Billy as well: carrying a team first mentality, giving time to greet the fans, being a solid citizen both on and off the field.

 

To Gloria, Billy's wife of 65 years, and to Billy's family, baseball fans around the country offer their deepest condolences.

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