RIP, Ernie Harwell.... - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Kingspoint · 05-04-2010, 08:21 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpxQYqYmqXg

Kingspoint · 05-04-2010, 08:23 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiZuVXYa43E

Kingspoint · 05-04-2010, 08:31 PM

There's no "Ron LeFlore Story" without Harwell, no Al Kaline moments, no Denny McClain 30-win season, no Mickey Lolich 3 World Series victories, no wire-to-wire 1984 Tigers, etc.

Kingspoint · 05-04-2010, 08:32 PM

Bo Schembechler, with the dumbest move in all of sports, fires him in 1991, and then he's rehired in 1993 after a change in ownership.

muddie · 05-04-2010, 09:50 PM

Harwell hoped to live to see his next birthday when he learned of the diesease. He saw that birthday on January 25th. He said he didn't think he'd live to see spring training this year...he did.

You knew this was coming and you hate to see it. I was tuned in to the Reds game when it was announced.

RIP Ernie, you were a class individual.

BigPoppa · 05-04-2010, 11:15 PM

Godspeed Mr. Harwell....Hall of Fame announcer, Southern Gentleman, class act.

Boston Red · 05-05-2010, 02:41 AM

I used to pick up Tigers games on the radio from Louisville at night sometimes when I was a kid. Harwell had an amazing voice and could really paint a picture for you. I got to grow up listening to Marty, so I did alright, but baseball fans growing up in Detroit were certainly lucky to have Harwell to listen to. Definitely will be missed.

bounty37h · 05-05-2010, 08:57 AM

Just hearing of this reading this thread, man, makes my eyes a lil watery. My dad grew up in Detroit and with the Tig's, and we got to meet Mr. Harwell a few times at games, spring training, etc, and he was always such a nice person, as well as one of the greatest ever.
That said, what exactly does "Godspeed" even mean ^? I hear it all the itme of course, but dont really get its meaning...

moewan · 05-05-2010, 10:35 AM

I just want to say that I feel personnaly honered to have been able to enjoy his work. R.I.P. mr Harwell

goreds2 · 05-05-2010, 12:10 PM

A great person and announcer. RIP

Jack Burton · 05-05-2010, 12:27 PM

Great announcer, and from what I've heard, an even greater human being. RIP.

05-04-2010, 08:21 PM	#1
Kingspoint Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: All over Posts: 6,940	RIP, Ernie Harwell.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpxQYqYmqXg

05-04-2010, 08:23 PM	#2
Kingspoint Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: All over Posts: 6,940	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiZuVXYa43E

05-04-2010, 08:31 PM	#3
Kingspoint Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: All over Posts: 6,940	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... There's no "Ron LeFlore Story" without Harwell, no Al Kaline moments, no Denny McClain 30-win season, no Mickey Lolich 3 World Series victories, no wire-to-wire 1984 Tigers, etc.

05-04-2010, 08:32 PM	#4
Kingspoint Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: All over Posts: 6,940	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... Bo Schembechler, with the dumbest move in all of sports, fires him in 1991, and then he's rehired in 1993 after a change in ownership.

05-04-2010, 09:50 PM	#5
muddie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Raleigh, N.C. Posts: 1,956	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... Harwell hoped to live to see his next birthday when he learned of the diesease. He saw that birthday on January 25th. He said he didn't think he'd live to see spring training this year...he did. You knew this was coming and you hate to see it. I was tuned in to the Reds game when it was announced. RIP Ernie, you were a class individual.

05-04-2010, 11:15 PM	#6
BigPoppa Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Posts: 445	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... Godspeed Mr. Harwell....Hall of Fame announcer, Southern Gentleman, class act. __________________ *"...kicks and deals, and it's right down Broadway"* 2009 Attendance Record 1-2 2010 Attendance Record 3-1 2011 Attendance Record 2-0 2012 Attendance Record 6-2

05-05-2010, 02:41 AM	#7
Boston Red Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Braintree, MA Posts: 1,945	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... I used to pick up Tigers games on the radio from Louisville at night sometimes when I was a kid. Harwell had an amazing voice and could really paint a picture for you. I got to grow up listening to Marty, so I did alright, but baseball fans growing up in Detroit were certainly lucky to have Harwell to listen to. Definitely will be missed.

05-05-2010, 08:57 AM	#8
bounty37h Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chapel Hill NC Posts: 3,079	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... Just hearing of this reading this thread, man, makes my eyes a lil watery. My dad grew up in Detroit and with the Tig's, and we got to meet Mr. Harwell a few times at games, spring training, etc, and he was always such a nice person, as well as one of the greatest ever. That said, what exactly does "Godspeed" even mean ^? I hear it all the itme of course, but dont really get its meaning... __________________ UNC Tar Heels 2009 National Champions 5 time NCAA Champs 57, 82, 93, 05, 09 Go Heels!!!!!

05-05-2010, 10:35 AM	#9
moewan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ann arbor Posts: 87	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... I just want to say that I feel personnaly honered to have been able to enjoy his work. R.I.P. mr Harwell

05-05-2010, 12:10 PM	#10
goreds2 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH H - EYE OH Posts: 2,568	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... A great person and announcer. RIP __________________ * Attended the 1990 and 2010 Reds Division clinchers * Watched the 2012 Clincher on FOX. Proud owner of a 1990 Dodge Class B Motorhome: A chick magnet! GO STEELERS www.tracyjonesonline.com Great YOUTUBE videos.

05-05-2010, 12:27 PM	#11
Jack Burton Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,006	Re: RIP, Ernie Harwell.... Great announcer, and from what I've heard, an even greater human being. RIP.

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