RIP-mark "The Bird" Fidrych

[Oh Haha]

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]

Originally Posted by Oh Haha

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

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]

D@mn. Life is fragile.

RIP

[TerryH]

Originally Posted by Oh Haha

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]

Sad, his career and life were just to short. But wow was he fun!

RIP Bird

[JCF]

Bummer