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Posted on 09/04/2009 10:08:39 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
DETROIT (AP)—Ernie Harwell, the 91-year-old Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Detroit Tigers, said Friday that he has inoperable cancer.
Harwell told The Associated Press he has a tumor near a bile duct. He said he knows he may go through some painful days, but is in good spirits and appreciates the good wishes he’s received from hundreds of fans.
Harwell spent 42 of his 55 years as a broadcaster calling Tigers games, from 1960 to 2002. He said he has been “flattered” to hear so many people tell him about the role his voice played in their lives.
“It’s a great honor to be part of the family like that,” Harwell said. “It was fun. You love these things. You can’t take them too seriously. … So-called fame is fleeting.”
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I certainly empathize with you Tiger fans. As a Cardinal fan, we went through this several years ago with the loss of the irreplaceable Jack Buck.
For those that have followed his career and post-retirement life there would seem to be little doubt regarding his future beyond this earth. Some excerpts from an article in today’s Detroit Free Press:
“His voice was clear, his spirit strong, his words tinged with humor.
But legendary broadcaster Ernie Harwell had bracing news to deliver Thursday: He has a tumor in the area of the bile duct. It is incurable. Yet Harwell said he feels calm and prepared for what comes next.
We don’t know how long this lasts, Harwell said in a phone interview. It could be a year, it could be much less than a year, much less than a half a year. Who knows?
Whatever’s in store, I’m ready for a new adventure. That’s the way I look at it...
And also, I think that when I heard the news, that I had this cancer, that I had a feeling of security and serenity ... but I had a feeling of acceptance because of my belief in Jesus and the Lord...
Harwell said his wife, Lulu, remains strong and shares his belief in God. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary Sunday.
We walk hand in hand wherever we go, Harwell said. We still love each other. She’s the best thing that ever happened to me.
For the first time, his voice wavered, slightly.”
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One of the all time great broadcasters of baseball. An icon.
And also, I think that when I heard the news, that I had this cancer, that I had a feeling of security and serenity ... but I had a feeling of acceptance because of my belief in Jesus and the Lord..
Praise the Lord
Sounds like a done deal to me.
Well at risk mixing the sports metaphors
Game !
Set !
Match !
Now if you've Believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, We'll all be able to spend eternity with Brother Harwell discussing how God the Father was so gracious in blessing us through Brother Harwells talent.
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I hope his time on this earth passes as peacefully and painlessly as possible. My screen is all blurry.
Prayers for a wonderful man.
Nuts :-(
My youth is filled of memories of listening to Ernie call Tigers games on my transistor radio while I was out doing chores on the humid Michigan homeland.
Good luck, Mr. Harwell!
I grew up in a relatively big family, six kids. Hard to get quality time with Dad. I would sit in our garage and listen to Ernie calling Tigers games with Dad while he did dad stuff—tuned up the mower, sanded and refinished secondhand furniture, etc. To this day I can’t catch the scent of wood stain without hearing Ernie’s voice in my head. Oddly enough, my parents are spending the night here—they’re up from Georgia for just a few more days. Dad is already in bed, so I am spared giving him the news until tomorrow. Just damn.
A Tiger fan since 1967, I spent many evenings on the back porch listening to Ernie on the radio. Later I “graduated” to headphones on the living room floor (so I wouldn’t bother the TV watchers). Radio was the only game in town....
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I joined the ranks of the Tiger faithful in 1971, and also grew up with the sounds of Ernie and Paul in my transistor radio....remember the west coast trips in summer, when I had the radio under my pillow to muffle the noise at 1 am, as to not wake up my brother in the same bedroom.
the 72 season, the embarrasement of 1975,the rebirth of Tiger baseball with The Bird (RIP), and the slow talent gathering that led to a glorious year in 1984. An incredible run in 1987, and then years of medicocrity..and through it all, Ernie was our rock.
I met Ernie in 1989 at Tiger Stadium, quite by chance.
God Bless you, Ernie Harwell. You were a huge part of my childhood, and helped to fire a lifelong love affair with the greatest sport.
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