RIP Eddie Yost

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bontomn

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RIP Eddie Yost

PostThu Oct 18, 2012 1:31 am

Just saw a short note on the Internet that the "Walking Man" passed away at age 86 today. I'm sure there will be a better obit on him tomorrow. But, when I was growing up in Washington, he was one of my first baseball heroes. Sigh...
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Re: RIP Eddie Yost

PostThu Oct 18, 2012 12:00 pm

At only 5'10 and 170 lbs, Eddie collected more walks than Ted Williams in the 50's, (1185 to 845). He must faced Rancher pitching more often and only had a lifetime BA of .254. If he had Rickey Henderson's legs, the Senators would have won alot more games.... RIP EDDIE!!!
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Re: RIP Eddie Yost

PostFri Oct 19, 2012 1:17 pm

Eddie was a popular 3rd base coach for years with my Mets team...
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Re: RIP Eddie Yost

PostSun Oct 21, 2012 9:19 am

Growing up as a Tigers fan Eddie was the first third sacker I remember the Tigers having.RIP ED

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