STL FANATIC Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I don't know how well known George Kissell is nationally, but he was truly one of the great people in the game of baseball. He never saw the field as a player but spent 65+ years in the game, all with the Cardinals, primarily as a minor league instructor, and a very great one. Multiple players have credited him for their Gold Glove defense or their hitting or just numerous other things. He focused hard on the fundamentals and it paid off with those who he coached. I can't say I ever had the experience to meet George, but by all accounts he was an incredible and personable man who just loved to talk baseball.He was riding in the backseat drivers side when his car was t-boned in an intersection. He passed away from injuries earlier today. George was 88.May he rest in peace.http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/...ticle843509.ece JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 Here's a good read on George Kissell by Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/st...66?OpenDocument JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koizim Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Damn, that's too bad. Engine, Engine, Number Nine, on the New York transit line, If my train goes off the track, pick it up! Pick it up! Pick it up! Back on the scene, crispy and clean, You can try, but then why, 'cause you can't intervene. We be the outcast, down for the settle. Won't play the rock, won't play the pebble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 RIP, The Professor. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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