Re: RIP Bill Virdon

DemDog · Post by **DemDog** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:05 pm

Here is the announcement for the Pirates Official Site.

RIP The Quail

I was fortunate to see him play most of his career in Pgh. This guy was great. I think he could have played MLB into his 50's because he was in such good shape.

Surgnbuck · Post by **Surgnbuck** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:21 pm

Classy guy. A true ambassador of the game.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:38 pm

5B7A725B70781F0 wrote: Here is the announcement for the Pirates Official Site.

RIP The Quail

I was fortunate to see him play most of his career in Pgh. This guy was great. I think he could have played MLB into his 50's because he was in such good shape.
I had the pleasure of meeting him a number of times at fantasy camps. Even in his 70s he was fit and put on the Pirate uniform and ran down balls in CF.

A book will be out next spring titled "Bill Virdon: A Life in Baseball" by David Jerome.

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:11 pm

What a terrific Pirates player he was. And a good man to boot. Thanks for the great memories, Quail.

johnfluharty · Post by **johnfluharty** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:19 pm

My grandma's favorite player. RIP.

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:38 pm

44656D446F67000 wrote: Here is the announcement for the Pirates Official Site.

RIP The Quail

I was fortunate to see him play most of his career in Pgh. This guy was great. I think he could have played MLB into his 50's because he was in such good shape.
I think many of us had the opportunity to watch him when were

youngsters. Always quiet and non-assuming. Always played hard and led by example. He owned Center Field!

Quail · Post by **Quail** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:43 pm

A fond and sad farewell to my favorite Pirate of all time. RIP Quail, #18.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Wed Nov 24, 2021 2:40 am

I hope the Pirates will wear an "18" patch on their uniforms next year.

skinnyhorse · Post by **skinnyhorse** » Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:11 am

I watched him play many a game, always liked him a great centerfielder and person. Those were the days what a line up with Stargell, Clemente, Virdon, just incredible players.

RIP