My most vivid memory of Harmon is when he popped a hamstring reaching for a throw to first from Luis Tiant in an All Star game. My prayers and hopes go with him and his family.
Sorry to hear this WOBBLY BOB,
Always a class act.
Will say prayers.
I used to come home and watch the Home Run Derby reruns when I was 10 or so (c. 1988). I always liked Harmon Killebrew when he was on the show!
Esophageal cancer can result from Barretts esophagus, a condition where the cells in the lining of the esophagus change, due to acid reflux. My husband has undergone treatment with the new therapy, a combination of two techniques to remove the dysplasia and early stage cancer growths in his esophagus caused by the Barretts.
I urge any of you to FReep mail me if you want additional information, if you or anyone you know has Barretts. I will be happy to send you information. The normal course of treatment for what my husband has, and Harmon Killebrew, is to remove the esophagus and use the stomach to form a new esophagus by attaching it to the upper portion of the esophagus. It is not a pleasant way to live. This new treatment has saved my husband from having to have the surgery, thus far.