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#882

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Thu Jan 1, 2009 3:45 pm
Subject: Soufas, Harry - obit

Harry Chris Soufas, a player and manager in the Coastal Plain League
(among others) for many years, died on December 30, 2008.

http://tinyurl.com/8hwzt8

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=soufas001har

Jack Morris
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#883

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Thu Jan 1, 2009 3:57 pm
Subject: Buffington, Rex - obit

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Rexford Beason Buffington, who played two seasons in the minors before
entering the service for World War II, died on December 28, 2008.

http://tinyurl.com/9nqeqe

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=buffin001rex

Jack Morris
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#884

From: "Boren, Stephen D." <sdboren@...>
Date: Thu Jan 1, 2009 4:04 pm
Subject: Re: Soufas, Harry - obit

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When you look at Harry Soufas' minor league record, he basically played
Class D ball for years.  Yet he had a number of good years, both in
batting average and in home runs.  Do players like him just like playing
in their local area?  Do they not want to advance?  Why don't such players
merit a promotion to a higher level of ball?

Steve Boren

On Thu, January 1, 2009 9:45 am, morrisjvm wrote:
> Harry Chris Soufas, a player and manager in the Coastal Plain League
> (among others) for many years, died on December 30, 2008.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/8hwzt8
>
> http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=soufas001har
>
> Jack Morris
> East Coventry, PA
>
>

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#885

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Fri Jan 2, 2009 3:10 pm
Subject: Painter, Ralph - obit

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Ralph Glenn Painter, who played two seasons in the Mountain States
League, died on December 31, 2008.

http://tinyurl.com/8frd7a

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=painte001ral

Jack Morris
East Coventry, PA

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#886

From: "Rod Nelson" <rodericnelson@...>
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2009 5:06 am
Subject: Fw: The Passing of A Prince (R.I.P. Joe Henry 1.2.09)

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I have no other details at this time, but would think something be in the St. Louis papers this weekend.

For more on Prince Joe Henry, see the links below.

Rod Nelson

> From: smuhammadpd@... <smuhammadpd@...>

> Subject: The Passing of A Prince (R.I.P. Joe Henry 1.2.09)
> Date: Friday, January 2, 2009, 8:40 PM
> Dear Family & Friends,
>
> It is with great sadness that I inform you that my grandfather, Prince Joe Henry, passed this morning at
> approximately 1am CDT.
>
> On behalf of my grandmother, Lula Henry, and my wonderful family members, I would like to personally thank each and
> every one of you for your love and support that you've expressed through your calls, cards and prayers, etc.
>
> We pray that Allah is pleased with Mr. Henry's work; he was an introductory to Truth for many of us.
>
> Arrangements to celebrate the life of Prince Joe, which will include an official street-naming ceremony in the
> historic Township of Brooklyn/Lovejoy, IL (his birth place and home), are currently being established. I will follow
> this thread early next week regarding those official arrangements.
>
> Again, I thank you for your time and support, as I bid Peace and Love to each and every one of you.
>
> Sean Muhammad

http://www.nlbpa.com/henry_joe.html
http://www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=50609
http://www.pitchblackbaseball.com/nlotm_prince_joe_henry.html
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/content/result/section:106920/column:118515

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#887

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2009 2:40 pm
Subject: Gelzheiser, William - obit

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William Francis Gelzheiser, who played one season in the minors, died
on January 1, 2009.

http://tinyurl.com/a6estp

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=gelzhe001wil

Jack Morris
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#888

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2009 2:47 pm
Subject: Heath, Bud - obit

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Norman Wade "Bud" Heath, who played two seasons in the minors, died on
December 29, 2008 in Whiteville, NC.

http://tinyurl.com/9slbnk

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=heath-001nor

Jack Morris
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#889

From: homerbobmcc@...
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2009 10:44 am
Subject: Re: Soufas, Harry - obit

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Where did Soufas die? I have compiled his complete playing record and it was very good.

Bob McConnell

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#890

From: Tim Copeland <timcopeland@...>
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2009 4:00 pm
Subject: Obit - Don Tabron

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Don Tabron, a veteran of several Negro All-Star teams, died December 19, 2008 in Detroit. He reportedly played for the 1934 Joe Louis Brown Bombers, 1934-1935 Chatham All-Stars (Canadian Provincial League), 1935 Detroit Cubs, 1936 Detroit Stars, 1937 Zulu Cannibal Giants, 1937 Turbin All-Stars, 1937-1944 Turbin All-Stars, Turbin A.C., Detroit Stars and Detroit Cubs. The obituary is from a Canadian newspaper and focuses on his time in Canada. I have been unable to verify his participation on the other teams mentioned.

http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1369736

Tim Copeland

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#891

From: Tim Copeland <timcopeland@...>
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2009 4:04 pm
Subject: Re: Soufas, Harry - obit

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From the funeral home website:

BORN: May 22, 1917
DIED: December 30, 2008
LOCATION: Garner, NC

Funeral Service:

Saturday January 03
1:00 PM
Montlawn Funeral Home
2911 S. Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC

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To: BaseballNecrology@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 3, 2009 10:44:15 AM
Subject: Re: [BaseballNecrology] Soufas, Harry - obit

Where did Soufas die? I have compiled his complete playing record and it was very good.

Bob McConnell

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#892

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Mon Jan 5, 2009 3:12 pm
Subject: Whitley, Dudley - obit

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William Dudley Whitley, who played in the Milwaukee Braves
organization, died on January 3, 2009.

http://tinyurl.com/9vd4xn

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=whitle001wil

Jack Morris
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#893

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Mon Jan 5, 2009 3:27 pm
Subject: Lukawecki, Bill - obit

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William Walter "Bill" Lukawecki, who played for two seasons in the
Evangeline League, died on January 3, 2009 in Hammond, LA.

http://tinyurl.com/9xgxrs

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=lukawe001wil

Jack Morris
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#894

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Mon Jan 5, 2009 3:31 pm
Subject: Hesse, Ted - obit

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Ted "Pinky" Hesse, who played in the Philadelphia Phillies farm
system, died on December 30, 2008 in Petaluma, CA.

http://tinyurl.com/9wbbju

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=hesse-001the

Jack Morris
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#895

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Mon Jan 5, 2009 3:52 pm
Subject: Re: Fw: The Passing of A Prince (R.I.P. Joe Henry 1.2.09)

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Here's a couple of articles on his passing:

http://tinyurl.com/7vpu9a

http://tinyurl.com/7l25hs

Jack Morris
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#896

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Mon Jan 5, 2009 4:06 pm
Subject: O'Leary, John - obit

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John J. O'Leary, who played in the Boston Braves farm system for one
season, died on January 2, 2009 in Brockton, MA.

http://tinyurl.com/8huk9s

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=oleary002joh

Jack Morris
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#897

From: "Rod Nelson" <rodericnelson@...>
Date: Tue Jan 6, 2009 4:39 am
Subject: Billionaire dealmaker Carl Pohlad dies at 93

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http://www.startribune.com/business/37106499.html
The 93-year-old owner of the Minnesota Twins, who died Monday, never retired, even after making a fortune.
By NEAL ST. ANTHONY, Star Tribune
Last update: January 5, 2009 - 9:54 PM

Carl Pohlad, a working-poor son of the Great Depression who became one of America's wealthiest dealmakers, died at his Edina home Monday. He was 93.

For all the official propaganda, visit the URL above.

See Minnesota's top earning companies, CEOs and non-profits
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Due to the sensitive nature of this story, comments will be reviewed before being published.

Rod Nelson

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#898

From: "Bill Schenley" <straycat@...>
Date: Tue Jan 6, 2009 6:14 am
Subject: Matt Sczesny, 76: Was Red Sox Scout/Minor League Player & Manager

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Longtime Red Sox Scout Matt Sczesny Passes
Away at the Age of 76

FROM:  MLB.com ~
By The Associated Press

BOSTON -- Matt Sczesny, a former Red Sox Minor
League player, manager and scout, passed away
Sunday, January 3 in Long Island, NY after a battle
with cancer.

Mr. Sczesny originally joined the Red Sox
organization as a minor league infielder from 1954
until 1959, missing the 1957 season due to military
service. Beginning in 1960, he served as a manager
in Boston's farm system for the next 11 seasons,
including stints with Waterloo, Winston-Salem,
Wellsville, Oneonta, Greenville and Pawtucket.
Mr. Sczesny joined the scouting staff in 1971 and
continued to scout for the Red Sox organization
through the 2008 season. During that time he was
responsible for signing many talented players, including
former Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn, infielder
John Valentin and pitcher Bob Stanley. He was the
recipient of the Red Sox George Digby Scouting
Award in 1995.

"Few have contributed as much to the Red Sox as
Matt did during his six decades here," commented
Red Sox Executive Vice President/General Manager
Theo Epstein. "He made a meaningful impact on
the organization with his baseball acumen and
dedication and an even bigger personal impact on
the many of us who were lucky enough to work
with him. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the
Sczesny family."

Mr. Sczesny played at St. John's University after
a tremendous career as an infielder at Bishop
Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, NY where he
was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame.

Funeral services for Mr. Sczesny will take place on
Thursday, January 8 at 11:15 a.m. at St. Cyril and
Methodius Church, 125 Half Hollow Rd., Deer
Park, NY. Visitation hours are on Tuesday and
Wednesday from 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and 7:00
p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home,
1785 Deer Park Av., Deer Park, NY.

Mr. Sczesny is survived by his wife Joan, his son
Matthew Jr., his daughter-in-law Catherine, and two
grandsons, Matthew and Justin.
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http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=sczesn001mat

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#899

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Tue Jan 6, 2009 3:21 pm
Subject: Michalec, Laddie - obit

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Laddie A. Michalec, who played one season in the Lone Star League,
died on January 3, 2009 in China Grove, TX.

http://tinyurl.com/89hgty

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=michal001lad

Jack Morris
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#900

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Tue Jan 6, 2009 3:25 pm
Subject: Varlotta, Tony - obit

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Anthony M. "Tony" Varlotta, who played in three different minor
leagues in one season, died on January 4, 2009.

http://tinyurl.com/9zq4h6

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=varlot001ant

Jack Morris
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#901

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Tue Jan 6, 2009 3:31 pm
Subject: McCombie, Chick - obit

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Charles 'Chick' Victor McCombie, Sr., who played in the St. Louis
Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers organizations, died on January 1, 2009,
in Newport, NC.

http://tinyurl.com/7ph9g6

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=mccomb001cha

Jack Morris
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#902

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Tue Jan 6, 2009 3:58 pm
Subject: Murnahan, Lewis - obit

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Lewis Doyle Murnahan, whose minor league career was interupted by
World War II, died on January 3, 2009 in Ashland, KY.

http://tinyurl.com/a6mas4

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=murnah001lew

Jack Morris
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#903

From: "Rod Nelson" <rodericnelson@...>
Date: Tue Jan 6, 2009 8:13 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Fw: The Passing of A Prince (R.I.P. Joe Henry 1.2.09)

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Ed Washuta confirmed that this record belongs to Prince Joe, based on one of his many online interviews.

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=henry-001joe

Rod Nelson

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 10:52 AM, morrisjvm <jack.morris@...> wrote:

Here's a couple of articles on his passing:

http://tinyurl.com/7vpu9a

http://tinyurl.com/7l25hs

Jack Morris
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#904

From: "Rod Nelson" <rodericnelson@...>
Date: Wed Jan 7, 2009 11:40 am
Subject: John Simmons (1924-2008)

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For those trying to close the book on 2008 passings, I received word from David Lambert that he received a letter back marked 'Deceased'.

John Simmons, who played for both the Washington Senators and Boston Celtics passed away on August 1, 2007 in Farmingdale, NY.

http://www.legacy.com/Newsday/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=114828619
http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/simmojo02.shtml
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/simmojo01.html
http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=simmon003joh

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#905

From: "Rod Nelson" <rodericnelson@...>
Date: Wed Jan 7, 2009 3:27 pm
Subject: Re: John Simmons (1924-2008)

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DOH!~~ Typo on my part in the post to the group. John Simmons passed away on 8/1/2008 (not 2007), in Farmingdale, NY.

RN

On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 6:40 AM, Rod Nelson <rodericnelson@...> wrote:

For those trying to close the book on 2008 passings, I received word from David Lambert that he received a letter back marked 'Deceased'.

http://www.legacy.com/Newsday/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=114828619
http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/simmojo02.shtml
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/simmojo01.html
http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=simmon003joh

Rod Nelson

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#906

From: "Rod Nelson" <rodericnelson@...>
Date: Thu Jan 8, 2009 5:47 pm
Subject: Re: John Simmons (1924-2008)

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More intrigue on this two-way ballplayer..

Per SABR MiLB DB, Simmons' first professional engagement was in 1942 for Fond du Lac of Wisconsin League in the Yankees organization. We also know that that he served in WWII and attended New York University.

The SSDI and VA Gravesite Locator lists the DOB for John E Simmons as June 6, 1920, rather than July 7, 1924 as shown in other references. Which DOB is correct?

Thanks to Ed Washuta and Bill Lee for alerting me.

RN

On Wed, Jan 7, 2009, Rod Nelson <rodericnelson@...> wrote:

John Simmons passed away on 8/1/2008 in Farmingdale, NY.

RN

On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 6:40 AM, Rod Nelson <rodericnelson@...> wrote:

For those trying to close the book on 2008 passings, I received word from David Lambert that he received a letter back marked 'Deceased'.

http://www.legacy.com/Newsday/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=114828619
http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/simmojo02.shtml
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/simmojo01.html
http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=simmon003joh

Rod Nelson

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#907

From: bbxpert@...
Date: Thu Jan 8, 2009 12:56 pm
Subject: Re: Re: John Simmons (1924-2008)

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According to birthdatabase.com, he was born 07/07/1924 which is what we have. No way to say right now which is right.

Bill

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#908

From: "Rod Nelson" <rodericnelson@...>
Date: Thu Jan 8, 2009 7:38 pm
Subject: Re: Re: John Simmons (1924-2008)

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Per SABR Collegiate DB, Simmons played baseball at NYU in 1942, 1943 and 1946 which would tend to support the 1924 DOB, although you gotta wonder how he got around the eligibility issues after playing in OB in 1942..

http://www.ncaa-baseball.com/sabr/database/schools/newyorku.htm

The NYU.edu isn't any help, but Historic NY Times has a lot of stories about his collegiate career where he teamed with Same Mele both on the diamond and the hardcourt.

RN

On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 12:56 PM, <bbxpert@...> wrote:

According to birthdatabase.com, he was born 07/07/1924 which is what we have. No way to say right now which is right.

Bill

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#909

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Fri Jan 9, 2009 1:56 pm
Subject: Demaine, Randy - obit

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Randolph L. "Randy" Demaine, who played one season for the Portlant
Pilots in the New England League, died on Janaury 6, 2009 in Exeter,
NH.

http://tinyurl.com/7hnq8v

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=demain001ran

Jack Morris
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#910

From: "morrisjvm" <jack.morris@...>
Date: Fri Jan 9, 2009 2:37 pm
Subject: Shillings, Art - obit

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Arthur Ray "Art" Shillings, who played one season with the Big Spring
Bombers in the West Texas-New Mexico League, died on December 23, 2008
in Groves, TX.

http://tinyurl.com/7h9ajz

http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=shilli001a--

Jack Morris
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#911

From: "Rod Nelson" <rodericnelson@...>
Date: Fri Jan 9, 2009 2:46 pm
Subject: Re:

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Jack - I want to follow-up on the note earlier in the week about 2008
Necrology...  I'm not sure if you and Ed have connected on that, but
I'm donering if you can provide me with an Excel file - nothing new on
my behalf, just whatever you've already compiled for submission to
Ted..  I'll fill in details as needed.  (Actually, I think I'll get a
report from Ed, but I don't think it will have the MiLB DB..

I'll do whatever to fill in the gaps, so just whatever you have is
going be fine..

Rod

On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 9:37 AM, morrisjvm
<jack.morris@...> wrote:
> Arthur Ray "Art" Shillings, who played one season with the Big Spring
> Bombers in the West Texas-New Mexico League, died on December 23, 2008
> in Groves, TX.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/7h9ajz
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> http://minors.sabrwebs.com/cgi-bin/person.php?milbID=shilli001a--
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> Jack Morris
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