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RIP, Mike Flanagan
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Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:05 pmby rburgh
Mike apparently committed suicide. Sad story.
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Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:05 amby Palanion
Very sad indeed. As a youth, I wanted to be a pitcher and the first hurler I emulated and wanted to be was Mike Flanagan.
Born in New Hampshire, attended UMass-Amherst, played in the Cape Cod League, and had a very successful pro career.
1979 Cy Young award
member of 1983 World Champs
part of the last Orioles no-hitter
last Orioles pitcher to throw a pitch in Memorial Stadium
GM for eight years
member of Orioles broadcast team
One cannot imagine what caused Flanagan to take his own life. I hope for all the comfort, solace, and love that Flanagan's wife and children can get through this difficult time.
Bill
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Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:45 amby mrharryc
Very sad news indeed. It is particularly chilling for me, as a neighbor's son just took his own life in the past few days.
We can only imagine the profound grief his family and friends are enduring at this moment; I pray for their consolation.
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Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:10 pmby Risden
Prayers and well wishes for his family in their tough time.
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Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:45 pmby Bunze0
Yes very sad. I am also from n.h originally and his family and mine were neighbors, he was a great guy as is his family.
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Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:38 pmby scorehouse
i read somewhere" very upset about a financial issue" but that was it. haven't seen anu more detail or followup. you'd think with his connections he could have made a call or 2?