Photo courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Wheaton
Nov 14, 1929 – Jun 3, 2017 (Age 87)
Jimmy Piersall, a mainstay in the Boston Red Sox outfield for most of the 1950s and one of the finest defensive outfielders of all time, died Saturday at a care facility in Wheaton, Illinois after a months-long illness. He was 87. At his bedside were family members including his wife of 35...
Read MoreI remember watching Jimmy playing baseball on tv as I grew up. I wrote a letter to Jimmy when I played Little League baseball to find out if we were related. I was surprised that he wrote back to me and he included an autographed photo of himself. He said he was from the New England States, my family was from Indiana. I never found out if we were ever related? RIP Jimmy, thank you for the memories. Mike Piersall
Michael Piersall
November 08, 2025
My dad was a big jimmy fan got his autograph in 1954.We wnded up nin harwich Massachusetts i last 2years of high school.Went to school with Maura Kathy Patty Piersall.God bless your dad.
Frederick Michael Breen
November 07, 2025 | School
Jimmy send me an autographed picture when he played for Cleveland when I was 12 yo. My last name is Piersall too, I thought we were related.
Mike Piersall
January 01, 2025
Around the early 1960´s, I got his autograph when the Angels came to Fullerton for an exhibition game. I remember he was so enthusiastic and engaging I always remembered him. I still have the baseball he signed. Mark Parrish Riverside, CA
Mark Parrish
December 30, 2024
It really helps to see your beautiful smile light up my world and be so unforgivable yet dangerously unforgettable... I know you remember the taste of my lips and our 15 minute kiss... the rising and stirring of unknown feelings going graciously soundlessly also happily over the cool, crispy, heart felt moon. Why so lonely when I head into the glimpse of you? The thought of loneliness and years of anxiety separation from troubles that'll fade away soon. I will only share this reluctant,...
Jan Piersall
September 21, 2024 | Cersa, PUERTO RICO | Significant_other
I loved Jimmy Piersall as a young girl When he played for the Cleveland Indians I won a pair of tickets to 6 games because of straight A's. He was my hero. Later I read his book. Fear Strikes Out, and saw the movie. I always prayed for him.
B.T.
October 02, 2023 | Friend
I was inrigued by Mr. Piersalls story as i watched fear strikes out for the first time with my father when i was about 10 or so. He is a picture of perseverence , courage, and tonacity. i never had the pleasure of seeing him play in person, as he had retired before i was born . He became my favorite baseball player as a kid, and is still today! I wear a " Boston " Jersey with the name Piersall and 27 on the back with pride. It has gotten me alot of nice compliments and it allows me to talk...
Bobby Fillios
November 02, 2022 | Berlin, MA
I was there, June 23, 1963, at the old Polo Grounds. Mets vs. Phillies. Mr. Jimmy P. hit his 100th homer. And ran the bases backwards! I can remember the uproar in the stadium. My father told me this was special, and I would remember it all my life. He was right. Thank you! for this very special memory.
John Kurtz
August 21, 2022 | Other
My condolences to the Piersall Family. I recently discovered that we have JSA authenticated 1920s baseball autographed bt Babe Ruth and Jimmy Piersall. Before we decide what to do with it I'm wondering if you or your family is interested in it. Sincerely, Mike Dracut
Mike Dracut
July 15, 2022