Comments on: A boy meets Harmon Killebrew

By: marshmallowsnake

marshmallowsnake — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:23:07 +0000

Wow, what a great story. It seems like Mr. Killebrew was the real deal! I wish more athletes today would model themselves after him, instead of the way things tend to be these days…

By: kander013

kander013 — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:53:30 +0000

A wonderful story-as a Twins fan in his 20s, it brings me back to my youth and spring breaks in Fort Myers at spring training. I’ll never forget the joy of meeting Brian Harper and Kirby Puckett. Harper because I loved catchers and Kirby because he’s Kirby. These are reasons why baseball may no longer be our most popular sport, but will always be our national pastime.

By: kopy

kopy — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:48:23 +0000

It seems like everybody has a personal story about how great of a guy Harmon Killebrew was, and there’s a reason for that.

By: hank10

hank10 — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:44:59 +0000

Salisbury’s article should be posted in every locker room and be required reading for all players, no matter the sport. Players need to be reminded that if it weren’t for the fans who make pro sports possible, they would be working a 9-5 job somewhere. As the old adage goes, ‘A little kindness goes a long way.’

RIP, Killer.

By: sknut

sknut — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:43:25 +0000

My favorite thing about Killer is that he took signing autographs seriously. He has told Mauer, Hunter and numerous other Twins to write so they can see it and appreciate it. I wonder what Mr. Salisbury would think if he couldn’t make out the signature.