A Legend has Passed
Hey gang!
As you know, the world of baseball has lost a legend, with the passing of Ernie Harwell. When you think of Tiger baseball, Ernie has to be one of the first thoughts that run through your mind, with his distinct voice and the many colorful phrases he used to describe a homerun or strike out.
My memories of Ernie will always be the summers in the driveway listening to the Tigers on WJR with my dad. We could be working in the yard or just sitting there and that voice just made summer. He will be truly missed by many. The Olde English D has a crack in it today - Rest well - you have touched many, many fans of Tiger baseball and can never be replaced.
Leave us your favorite Ernie story.
You always new what was happening in the game, no matter
what baseball stiory he was telling us…even though he retired
in 2002, i always wanted to be that person who caught the foul
ball to find out where i was from…
You rounded the bases Mr. Harwell, and you made it home, hope everyone
enjoys your smile, your wit, and your baseball stories..
Comment by Chip — May 6, 2010 @ 5:06 pm
I had the privilege of meeting Ernie Harwell in 10th grade, in 1985, when the Romulus High School Baseball Field was being dedicated as the Charley Lau Field. He came with some other people to the ceremony, but Ernie took time to stay and talk to all of us who were on the JV and Varsity Baseball Teams. I had a flyer from the event autographed from Ernie and that is something I will always cherish. God Blessed us with Ernie and Ernie blessed us with his voice. I will miss him. We all will miss him. But we will never forget him!!
Comment by KevfromtheManKave — May 6, 2010 @ 6:50 pm
well he must of stayed around and talked with the water boy of the JV team if you got to talk to him. hehehe
Comment by john — May 6, 2010 @ 8:38 pm
ha that is funny john. I always enjoyed listening to Ernie and Paul. Tiger radio was king when it was on WJR am . What ever happenend to those days? Now everything is FM and all about money and sports casters who know nothing. That is why I enjoy you guys. Your show is serious and fun, but sports…..
Comment by james — May 6, 2010 @ 8:40 pm
He will be missed. I went down there today just to experience the atmosphere.
Comment by ken — May 6, 2010 @ 11:23 pm
Kevin, their isn’t anything wrong admitting your the waterboy
on a baseball team….
Comment by Chip — May 7, 2010 @ 9:19 am
Great tribute from the fans and the Tigers
Comment by larry — May 9, 2010 @ 9:52 pm
I never really got to enjoy Ernie like you guys. I was to young in his day. He was great
Comment by jeremy — May 28, 2010 @ 1:12 am