RIP, Mike Flanagan

[rburgh]

Mike apparently committed suicide. Sad story.

[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

[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.

[Risden]

Prayers and well wishes for his family in their tough time.

[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.

[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?