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An Almost Met Passes On

G-Fafif
Jun 26 2006 12:36 PM

Jason came across the Baseball America obit of Tom Belcher, described as a onetime Met. My blog partner knows, through his baseball collecting, who every ex-Met is and this name didn't register. He investigated a little and describes an interesting would-be Met life:

http://faithandfear.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2006/6/26/2049577.html

Edgy DC
Jun 26 2006 01:28 PM

Great work.

The obvious question that occurs to me at times like these: Any relation to Tim?

G-Fafif
Jun 26 2006 04:03 PM

Since Tim wasn't mentioned, I assume no.

Live and be well, Tim Belcher, but after October 1988, I'll have a hard time mourning you if your time comes before mine.

Yancy Street Gang
Jun 26 2006 04:07 PM

I think you just spoiled Tim Belcher's day.

G-Fafif
Jun 26 2006 04:22 PM

That was grim reaperish, wasn't it?

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Jun 27 2006 11:40 AM

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