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William McCOOL Obituary
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McCOOL, William John 69, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at his home in Summerfield, Florida. Bill was born on July 14, 1944 to Carl and Dolores McCool in Batesville, Indiana. Growing up in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Bill graduated from Lawrenceburg High School in 1962. After high school, he signed with the Cincinnati Reds as a left-handed pitcher in 1963. "Cool Billy" made his major league pitching debut at the age of 19 on April 24, 1964. He was named National League Rookie of the Year by The Sporting News and was named a National League All-Star in 1966. Bill met and married Carol Reuteler in 1967. After baseball, he moved to Centerville, Ohio where he raised his three children. Bill is the author of "The Billy McCool Pitching Digest: A Guide to Effective Baseball Pitching" published in 1977. In 2004, he retired and moved to Summerfield, Florida. Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol (Reuteler) McCool, his three children: Angie (Chris) Smith, Megan (Lindsey) Mayo, and Andy (Teresa) McCool, and his 7 grandchildren.
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Rosemary Friend
June 7, 2024
May you rest in peace.
Rosemary Friend Ferris
June 8, 2023
I knew Bill when he was a little boy and his grandmother watched him and I lived next door and we would play together sometimes. I wish him well on his journey in heaven.
Mike Dugan
July 13, 2014
You gave to us the baseball fans a great time.
May God bless your family in the days ahead.
Elaine Gutfreund Nicholson
June 30, 2014
RIP ?? Wish you could have attended our 50th reunion.
evan burstyn
June 26, 2014
I mailed Bill 4 cards to sign and I got them back signed 4 days after his passing...was sorry to learn of it...he cared about his fans til the end. My best to his family.
Irene Morling-Bowes
June 22, 2014
Bill may you rest in peace. I will always remember our days at Saint Lawrence and Lawrenceburg High. It was great to see Bill pitch for the REDS. Right name "Cool McCool".
Pamela Zerbe
June 20, 2014
Billy was our home town hero. All were proud of him and loved to be around him. I was a younger girl when I first knew of him. I remember how handsome and friendly he was. He and my big sister Angela were godparents to Amy Engler. I'll try to find the photograph Amy sent me earlier this year and post it. I send my condolences and love to all his loved ones and all who loved and cherished him. Pamela Zerbe
THE SLAYBACKS
June 20, 2014
You were one of our Most FAMOUS persons to ever come from Lawbg,indiana,were glad you will always be ASSOCIATED W/ OUR HISTORY !!!
LYNN SLAYBACK
June 20, 2014
RIP, BILL MCcOOL,WE love and REMEMBER You,The PEOPLE O LAWBG. INDIANA !!!
Vicki Wildridge
June 19, 2014
Billy was an icon in Lawrenceburg and the community is sorry for your loss.
Matt McCool
June 19, 2014
So sorry to hear about the passing of Billy. Growing up and pitching at Lawrenceburg, I often got asked about him by the older umpires. So sorry that I never got to meet him. My sincere condolences.
[email protected] Sharon Christian Gray
June 19, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the family. I knew Billy in school and have wonderful memories of him. He was a vey kind person.
Mike Bendon
June 19, 2014
Still remember Billy mowing down the Cardinals on an Easter Sunday circa 1965. Always a favorite. Condolences to the family.
Rosemary Friend
June 19, 2014
I am sorry for your loss and I will never forget when we used to play together when he stayed with his Grandma and he tied my bonnet to the fence and I was wearing it.
June 17, 2014
Carol. I knew Billy from grade school and high school, always liked him and enjoyed following his career with the Reds, as "Cool Billy McCool." I'm so sorry for your loss. Rosemarie Bessler Wood
June 17, 2014
So sorry to learn of the loss of your husband, father, and brother. I will always remember our fun days in grade school and high school .May you rest in peace. Barbara Young Temple
Bob Banta
June 17, 2014
God rest your soul Billy. We played American Legion ball together in 60 and 61.
I could hit your fastball. Used a 32" bat wrapped with adhesive tape and choked up a lot. Then swing somewhere. No one could see that fastball, so just swing.
Billy was a great person with a big heart and happy thoughts.
Gary Hoff
June 17, 2014
Rest in peace, Bill. I remember our days in grade school and high school. Proud to have been your friend. Gary Hoff, Lawrenceburg Consolidated High School class of '62. My sympathies to all of the family.
Scott Levison
June 13, 2014
RIP Bill. You signed some photos for me thru the mail.
Not many people know you were briefly in the Red Sox system. Wish we would've held on to you.
Thanks, friend
Janet Currin
June 13, 2014
Carol, I was so sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
STROMAS FLOWERS
June 13, 2014
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF YOUR BEREAVEMENT. WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND HIS COMFORTER TO HEAL YOU AND GIVE YOU REST.
Bill Climie
June 13, 2014
Growing up, all we did as kids was play baseball and I borrowed his nickname "Cool Bill." I had the Reds news clippings on my bedroom wall everyday. You have my sympathy and prayers in this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.
Tim Shaman
June 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss. What a great pitcher he was. I grew up watching him and the Reds. It brings back memories of my Father. May your blessed memories keep him alive in your hearts forever!
Pam Lowry
June 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy. My father "Dick Palmer" spoke highly of Billy.
I hope that your memories will bring you comfort.
Pamela Palmer Lowry
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