RIP Don Zimmer

Basebrah · 06-04-2014, 09:27 PM

Don Zimmer passed away in Florida today at age 83. He was a great man and fun to watch. His army helmet was awesome!

RchW · 06-04-2014, 09:58 PM

Yeah, just heard that. What a fairy tale life Mr. Zimmer led. RIP

Déjà Bru · 06-04-2014, 10:18 PM

It will be interesting to see if Pedro Martinez has anything to say. No one could hold a grudge against a character like Don Zimmer, could they?

AnotherAlias · 06-04-2014, 10:55 PM

Awwww, hell. I loved Popeye.

He served Chicago well while he was here.

Orcin · 06-05-2014, 09:30 AM

So many great moments in the game... he will be missed. He touched many lives in a positive way. That's about the best thing that can be said of anyone.

CONN CHRIS · 06-05-2014, 10:38 AM

The Gerbil had a great life and will be missed.

Hrycaj · 06-05-2014, 10:46 AM

Tom Verducci wrote a nice quick piece on him. He led one of those Forrest Gump sort of lives where he was a part of so many memorable moments. Here is the piece:

Remembering the incredible baseball life of Don Zimmer - MLB - Tom Verducci - SI.com

PotatoPeeler · 06-05-2014, 10:57 AM

Dude never drew a check that wasn't from a baseball organization. One lucky S.O.B.

The Game · 06-05-2014, 07:04 PM

I hate the Cubs but I loved that 1989 team. Popeye is my 3rd fav MGR of all time and loved when Torre had him as his BC. He will be missed.

gbwitheyes · 06-05-2014, 09:08 PM

I never thought much of his playing days until his death. I knew the man that seemed to be in a dugout forever.

Of all the stories and photos that have been part of the coverage this is my favorite.

kq76 · 06-05-2014, 11:49 PM

I'm partial to this one. To think that he was once a ripped power-hitting infielder, I had no idea.

IanIachimoe · 06-10-2014, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PotatoPeeler

Dude never drew a check that wasn't from a baseball organization. One lucky S.O.B.

no kidding? wow. respect.
RIP.

06-04-2014, 09:27 PM	#1
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RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	Yeah, just heard that. What a fairy tale life Mr. Zimmer led. RIP __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

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Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	It will be interesting to see if Pedro Martinez has anything to say. No one could hold a grudge against a character like Don Zimmer, could they? __________________ - Bru

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CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,366	The Gerbil had a great life and will be missed. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

06-05-2014, 10:46 AM	#7
Hrycaj All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,361	Tom Verducci wrote a nice quick piece on him. He led one of those Forrest Gump sort of lives where he was a part of so many memorable moments. Here is the piece: Remembering the incredible baseball life of Don Zimmer - MLB - Tom Verducci - SI.com __________________ Click on my signature to read about the great game of baseball in Normington.

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AnotherAlias Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: We gone....buh bye Posts: 4,190	Awwww, hell. I loved Popeye. He served Chicago well while he was here.

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Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,798	So many great moments in the game... he will be missed. He touched many lives in a positive way. That's about the best thing that can be said of anyone.

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06-05-2014, 09:08 PM	#10
gbwitheyes Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 271	I never thought much of his playing days until his death. I knew the man that seemed to be in a dugout forever. Of all the stories and photos that have been part of the coverage this is my favorite.

06-05-2014, 11:49 PM	#11
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 10,698	I'm partial to this one. To think that he was once a ripped power-hitting infielder, I had no idea. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project)