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Oh Haha 04-13-2009 03:04 PM
RIP-mark "The Bird" Fidrych
 
Our local news reported that he was found dead under his pickup at his home this afternoon. :(

I can't find anything about it, however.

He was a hero of mine when I was younger and a Tiger fan. I have an autographed pic of him that my Dad got when he ran into him at an American Legion hall.

Tim Hancock 04-13-2009 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Oh Haha (Post 4604407)

He was a hero of mine when I was younger and a Tiger fan.
Same here. Initial report I heard made it sound like an accident.

KaptKaos 04-13-2009 03:16 PM
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2009-04-13-fidrych-dead_N.htm

Damn....tough week for baseball. =(

I loved how he would talk to the ball. Always made me laugh.

Oh Haha 04-13-2009 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Hancock (Post 4604420)
Same here. Initial report I heard made it sound like an accident.
The first thing I said to my wife was about not using jackstands while working on the truck. I hope that wasn't the case.

Halm 04-13-2009 03:27 PM
D@mn. Life is fragile.

RIP

TerryH 04-13-2009 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Oh Haha (Post 4604432)
The first thing I said to my wife was about not using jackstands while working on the truck. I hope that wasn't the case.
I suppose that's better than finding out his wife ran him over.

I remember he came to the big leagues in a big way...

RIP

edit: Sounds like he was under a dump truck and it was described as horrific in one report. No specifics other than there nothing anyone could do.

Danimal16 04-13-2009 05:38 PM
Sad, his career and life were just to short. But wow was he fun!

RIP Bird

JCF 04-13-2009 05:41 PM
Bummer


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