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Rossy
March 24, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the families. Although words cannot take away the pain, our loving Heavenly Father understand our circumstances and gives you the strength and power beyond normal to cope. May He grant you the needed comfort. (Philipians 4:6,7,13)
Harry Simpson
March 24, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
George Kell was the best!
Frank Daley
May 24, 2013
I have many happy memories,of George,with the the Tigers!
See you in heaven!
Frank Daley
May 23, 2013
George, was my man with the Tigers!
Michael Harris
May 16, 2012
Growing up across the street from Tiger Stadium I met George and Ernie many times, on their way up to the booth. Love to listen to the game on the radio. George had a Great Voice.Till this day I can still hear him say, Come on down to the corner of Trumbull and Michigan for today's game between Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers. Or what ever team was in town. I just LOVE the way he said TIGER BASEBALL. George Kell and Tiger Baseball up in the broadcast booth in Heaven. Thanks for all the great memories.
Nick Gamvas
April 7, 2011
MEMORY ETERNAL!
jessica c
March 6, 2010
i love you very much papa kell and i miss you like crazy R.I.P papa kell
This is me and my Daughter Beverly
Robert Kell
November 18, 2009
Back in the 50's and 60's my Dad would tell me about is Cousin George Kell.I am going to miss not writeing to him any more.RIP George.
(304)643-5258
Patricia Kell-Mcloone
August 25, 2009
Kell Family-
My father,Douglas W. Kell talked often of (he said his 2nd cousin)George Kell. We all could tell the stories abiut Mr. Kell to our own children. He was a good man,player and announcer. Sorry that I never got to meet him. Sleep in peace
Shelia Buckley
July 14, 2009
My grandmother always told us stories about her cousin, George Kell, a great person and baseball player. Well, I finally got to meet him at a Kell family reunion last year (2008). He was a very kind and wonderful person. He will be sorely missed by everyone.
Josh Johnson
May 2, 2009
A kind man, a voice of a generation of Tigers' fans, a most worthy hall of famer, you will be sorely missed.
Have fun playing in that great stadium that they call 'Heaven'.
Michael Minich
April 23, 2009
Dear Kell Family,
In my youthful years in the late 1960s and 1970s, George Kell and Ernie Harwell gave me a wonderful imagination for the game of baseball. Back then, we didn't get every baseball game on television... That said, George gave me an appreciation for the depth of the action going on with or without the assistance of "pictures, videos, descriptions and other accounts of the games." My early career in sports broadcasting at WRTV-Channel 6 in Indianapolis (with some work for ESPN even) was in part attributable to the splendor and love of sports that George and Ernie had for the game.
The station in my home town that carried the Tigers and George was signatured forever in my mind as "WTOL-Toledo 11, your Tiger Baseball station..."! I say that in my head probably a couple of times a month.
Somehow in the flurry of this fleeting life, I missed the March announcement of his death. I would have driven to Swifton to be at the service...actually, I would have driven to Swifton before his death and thanked him for his passion for the game and exemplary professionalism. I pray that his passing is pause for you all to deepen your faith in the Greatest Color Commentator/Play-by-Play Analyst the world has ever known...the One Who mastered the Game of life...the Lord Jesus Christ. I will attempt to mail Carolyn and Terrie the Gospel According to Baseball that I wrote a year or so ago, which was written in part by the inspiration of Mr. George Kell.
Blessings and love,
Michael Minich
Jack Jensen
April 13, 2009
Over the years, I wrote Mr. Kell many times for an autographed photo for a friend. He always granted my wish.
The manila envelop would arrive with a color picture of George with his old glove bending down to field a ball.
Beautiful!
It was fun to address my letter simply as follows: George Kell Swifton, AR.
Thank you for all of the kindnesses.
John Theobald
April 1, 2009
Others have said it all. Growing up in the 50's and 60's in Michigan and listening to George Kell call Tigers games was pure joy! His style was so unique. None like him. Thank you Mr. Kell, you made a young boy love the game of baseball all the more. God Bless you and your family.
mike wirtz
March 31, 2009
I grew up listening to George Kell on tv. No one was his equal to call a game and make you apart of it. We will all miss him as he seems to be part of your family.
april jones
March 30, 2009
even though i never met him my thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. i will keep yall in my prayers
Sheri
March 30, 2009
Thank you for a lot of good memories. You will be missed.
Jim Kirk
March 30, 2009
I was honored to visit with Mr. Kell in his home in Swifton about a year ago...I grew up in Jonesboro and always had Mr Kell as my HERO..He was a great baseball player and foremost a great human being...The baseball world and community has lost a great person...My thoughts are with Mr. Kell's family...He was my hero...Thanks Mr. Kell.....Jim Kirk
JT grissom
March 29, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Mr Kells passing. I never knew him personally, but I have been a baseball fan for 60 of my 66 years.
Altho he accomplished much as a baseball player, he accomplihsed more as a human being. Sorry to say that I only saw George play during his last two years but he was still good. Although not a power hitter, he was one of the best baseball has ever had. Up there with Musial, Mays and Williams. Didn't mean to go on so long about his baseball career. Baseball was different back then when players enjoed playing the game and didn't need steroids. May God be with his family and friends and give them comfort and peace.
Laura Collier
March 29, 2009
There is no finer memory for me than being in my room in Taylor, Michigan in the 60's and 70's listening to George Kell and Ernie Harwell on my transistor radio. Listening to them banter back and forth, share their stories, and provide statistics about the game actually brought me, a young girl of nine, to the game. I felt like I was sitting in the box seats along the 3rd base line watching the game. His (and Ernie's) voice is etched in my memory. Thank you for sharing him with us. God Bless your family.
Edward Walton
March 28, 2009
I rode over to his dealership in Newport with a friend of mine in 1998 and I enjoyed talking baseball with him. He was nice enough to sign a baseball card and a baseball.
Jabo Floyd
March 28, 2009
Growing up in Swifton I got the priviledge to know Mr. Kell very well. In 1983 I became to the basketball coach at Swifton and in 1985 we started the George Kell Hall of Fame Classic Basketball tournament. I have always counted it an honor to have help create this tournament in honor of one of the greatest men I have ever met.
sarah
March 28, 2009
May the love you have for George Kell stay in your hearts forever and remember that God promise that he will wipe out every tears from our eyes and death will be no more.
Sandra Milner
March 27, 2009
I wrote two fan letters to George Kell. The first letter I wrote him was when I was sixteen. I had seen him leaving Tiger Stadium in his car with the window open. A police officer stopped me to allow for Mr. Kell and others to leave. He and I were only a few feet apart and he said "hello" to me. I was speechless. Later, I felt terrible that I hadn't been able to speak-I wasn't rude, just in awe. I wrote him in care of the Detroit Tigers and shortly after I mailed my letter I recieved a reply from him, handwritten and with his personalized stationary. He wished me luck with regard to my childhood dreams and was just so gracious. The second time I wrote him was in 2005 after seeing an interview with him by John Keating. I was once again in awe of this most sincere and gracious man. I fished my old letter from him out of my bible and, using his old address from 1982, wrote him again. To my surprise and delight, he wrote me back again. He shared his thoughts about Trammell being fired and the Tigers' season. He sent me a Hall of Fame postcard honoring him. I called everyone I knew and took it to work as if it was show and tell. I will never forget him and what he meant to me as a young girl who was a baseball fanatic. I have three kids now and I can't wait to tell them my stories of Mr. Kell. Rest in Peace Mr. Kell. I will miss you. Sandy Milner.
Kent Bennetts
March 27, 2009
There was no one finer then George Kell. I lived in Flint, MI and every time the Tigers were playing at home in Briggs
Stadium, I played hookey from school and hitchhiked to Detroit and sat right along the 3rd base line.I'm sure going to miss him. A true gentlemen
Tim Holley
March 27, 2009
Living in Michigan nearly all my life I grew up watching and listeng to Mr. Kell following the Tigers. I will miss his voice even more now that he is broadcasting for the "Angels" in heaven.
I am so sorry for your loss, God bless...
Guy Crawford
March 27, 2009
Growing up in Jonesboro, Arkansas our summer baseball league was known as the "Kell League", named for Mr. Kell. He was an inspiration to all of us growing up in that part of Arkansas during the 50's and 60's.
Ralph Krantz
March 26, 2009
Growing up as a boy in the small town of Prescott, Mich-The Detroit Tigers were an inspiration to me for baseball. The 1968 World Series was one of my great memories of TIGER baseball. Detroit Tiger fans will miss you. RIP George
John Clay
March 26, 2009
George was truly a great broadcaster and a class act. He treated the game with respect and his love of the Tigers showed every time he was behind the mike. Along with Ernie Harwell, George was Tiger baseball to me and millions of fans. We are all grateful for the memories we have of George as a player, broadcaster and friend. My sincere condolences to his family.
Bil Moore
March 26, 2009
He was the voice of baseball all over Michigan. The thing I remember most about Tiger Stadium is the smell of the hot dogs, the roar of the crowd and George Kell explaining to his audience "There is a difference between a fast player and a quick player." My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of one of baseball's greatest. Love, BiloxiM
Michael Crane
March 26, 2009
I grew up listening to George and Ernie do the Tigers games. Great person. God bless him and my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
gerald redburn
March 26, 2009
god bless george kell & ernie harwell they made baseball for me! when i was in the army & you would tell them you were from michigan! & they would reply ( oh yea al kaline detroit tigers)& it seamed like if you were working,hunting,fishing,or just laying around you had the ball game on.
Ralph DeBruler
March 26, 2009
George Kell was Tiger Baseball.
Bill Hagan
March 26, 2009
I alway thought George Kell led the league in triples, but I was wrong, he was my favorite Tiger.
Mike Dugan
March 26, 2009
Major League Baseball has lost one of its most elite people of all time.Mr. Kell was not only a great ball player but a great announcer as well.
Rest in peace and be sure to save me a place in God's lineup with you.
God bless you and the Kell family.
RICKEY DAVIS
March 26, 2009
Dear Kell Faimly, experiencing the loss of a loved one is so personal that very few of us can understand the grief involved. Perhaps it will help to ease your sadness if you know that Mr. George will be greatly missed by Myrtle Davis and Family. Mr George was one of the most caring and warmest individal we have ever know. We will never forget him. Our love is with you and your family. Love and Peace, Myrtle Davis and Family.
Paul Steinhauser
March 25, 2009
Mr. Kell, what a ball player, what a great announcer. George was great for the people around Michigan. He touched so many lives with his comments about people he met thru out Michigan. His way was personnal with his fans. He will always be remembered as great for baseball. He may have played for other teams but he was always a Tiger to us.
Thank you George.
Rick Hudson
March 25, 2009
A true gentleman on and off the field.
Knowing he was my dad's all-time favorite baseball player, I had opportunity, several years ago, to convey the information to Mr Kell, and asked him to call my dad as a favor.
Concluding he was "much to busy" to be bothered. I was suprised to learn HE MADE THE CALL, about five minutes before my dad got home from work! Mom took the call and didn't realize it really WAS George Kell!
I believe we are all better off. Thank you, sir!
Matt Silvas
March 25, 2009
God Bless Kell to me he was Mr base ball and a true Tiger I will never forget the good times he spent with the tigers
March 25, 2009
Addressing your painful loss,
Memories are God's gift to us. May the comfort found at John 5:28,29 bring you great relief. Do not underestimate the power of prayer. C&L Green - Marrero, LA 70072
Gary Millen
March 25, 2009
Thank you, Mr. Kell. You played the game with grace and ease, and growing up in Motown, I spent many wonderful evenings with yourself and Mr. Harwell "watching" our fabulous Tiger team play in Detroit and around the country from inside my transistor radio. Always the gentleman, you will be missed, and the game of baseball will always be the better because of your presence.
Sue
March 25, 2009
God Bless George Kell, home to a field of dreams.
Sandra Koss
March 25, 2009
I've got to say Mr. Kell was my favorite Tiger announcer ever! I always enjoyed the games he called when I was growing up in Detroit. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Todd
March 25, 2009
George Kell was a classic and will be missed by many fans, family members and friends. I remember listening to him call the balls and strikes for the Tigers in the 1980's. Loved it when he would say "THERE'S A DRIVE...WAYYY BACK AND THIS ONE IS GONE" as a player hit a home run. His passion for the game continued well into this broadcasting years. There will never be another George Kell in the history of baseball. May he rest in peace.
Chuck Gerber
March 25, 2009
I grew up a Tiger fan in Toledo because of George Kell, Ernie Harwell and Al Kaline.One of the greatest events of my life was the opportunity to actually meet all 3 in the press box of the former Minnesota Twins ballpark in April of 1980. I was transferred to Minnesota from Detroit as an employee of Hormel and drove 90 miles to the game alone on the Tigers first trip in that season. During a rain delay, I walked near the booth when Ernie spotted me and invited me in. We had talked many times between pregame and the start of games @Tiger Stadium and he remembered my face. That evening, I spent a few precious minutes w/3 Hall of Famers and I'll always cherish those moments. I have since talked w/Ernie and Al, but never got the opportunity to see George Kell again. Every year I listen to both radio and TV on Opening Day just to hear his voice and know he is doing well. This year I'll miss his voice very much, but I will know that he is doing very well indeed. Godspeed George Kell!
Clare Overmier
March 25, 2009
To the Kell Family,
Growing up a Tigers fan outside of Toledo,Ohio in the late 50s,60s and barely into the 70s, I listened many nights with a transistor radio balanced on my ear as I laid in bed - supposedly trying to go to sleep. George Kell and Ernie Harwell were absolutely and simply Tiger Baseball as far as I was concerned - and they still are! Thank you for sharing him with us Tiger fans over all those years. A great player, a great announcer, and a great human being will be sorely missed. He was truly one of a kind.
Kathy Lamm
March 25, 2009
God Bless and sorry for your loss
DICK MARSHALL
March 25, 2009
WOW ANOTHER GREAT ONE HAS GONE
NO COMPLAINTS FROM HIM AS A PLAYER AND DIDN'T CARE HE MADE ONLY A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS A SEASON
WHY CAN'T THEY MAKE PLAYERS LIKE THE OLD ONES
YOU MODERN DAY PLAYERS NEED TO WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE
MAY GOD BLESS HIS SOUL AND REST IN PEACE
A FAN OF YOURS FOR A LONG TIME
FROM THE SOUTHEND OF COLUMBUS, OHIO
Steve Takesian
March 25, 2009
I was so damn lucky to grow up in Detroit During the Time that Mr Kell was a Broadcaster Mr Kell Was The VOICE.. God Bless his wonderful memory
March 25, 2009
Mr. Kell was one of my all-time favorite Tiger announcers. As a kid in the 60's & 70's I listened to many games on the radio and watched as many as possible on TV. I was sorely disappointed when George and Ernie Harwell retired, the 'new voices' of Tiger baseball were just not the same as these 2 long time veterans of the airwaves.
My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Mary Smith
Essexville MI
Barbara Lawrence
March 25, 2009
I taught school for 30 years in the town of Imboden, Arkansas-the hometown of Mr. Kell's brother Vernon and sister Edith Stovall. They have both passed. I taught with his niece. I always felt a sense of pride to know that their brother was one of my heros and a national hero. I feel saddened for the remaining family members of the Kell Klan, as they were known to us.
Millissa Hollar
March 25, 2009
My thoughts & prayers go out to the Kell family during this difficult time. May God Bless.
Bob Adams Jr.
March 25, 2009
To The Kell Family: You have the collective heart and soul of all baseball fans everywhere that remember George Kell.
I first heard George in 1960 when my family moved to the Detroit area from northern Michigan.
He was partnered with Ernie Harwell at the time, and the two of them made an outstanding duo at the mike.
His broadcasting style was very laid-back, he announced every game as though he was your neighbor talking to you over the back fence.
However, he could go from 0 to 100 decibels whenever one of the Tigers did something exemplary.
Partnered with Al Kaline, they made up a unique tandem in sportscasting.
Both had great baseball careers, and both were inducted to Cooperstown, lending a level of expertise to their craft that I have never seen in any baseball announcing team.
The only exception to this would be Tony Kubek and Joe Garagiola, announcers for NBC's "Game Of The Week" for many years.
None of these men were professionally trained broadcasters, but their knowledge of and passion for the game made them well suited to their jobs.
May God rest you in his his hands, George Kell, and may the family know God's love at this grievous time.
All Tiger fans are a lot poorer today.
Peggy Rorex - Milligan
March 25, 2009
I was always proud to have been from the same home town (Swifton) as George. My older sister went to school with George. Our prayers are with the Kell family.
Ken Hatch
March 25, 2009
Growing up in MUSKEGON,MI. George and Ernie brought the game to life for a kid listening on his 9 transistor pocket radio.George will be missed and remembered with fond memories.
Steve West
March 25, 2009
I grew up in Kalamazoo in the 70's and 80's and some of my fondest memories are watching Tiger Baseball with my dad on so many warm summer evenings with the soothing voice of George Kell describing the action. Although I never had the pleasure to meet him, I feel like a member of my family is now gone. Rest in peace, George and thanks for the memories.
Stacey Barber
March 25, 2009
George Kell and Ted Williams were my favorite players. The year Mr. Kell beat Mr. Williams out for the batting championship by a razor thin margin I remember seeing (on TV) Kell getting a hit just over the head of the shortstop when he ducked away from an inside pitch and the ball hit his bat, broke the bat bounced out for a hit. I often wondered if that one hit pushed him ahead of Williams. I always thought they should have shared the championship that year. Mr. Kell played when we kids had real heros in sports. Thanks for many happy days of listening to ballgames on the radio and TV Mr. Kell.
Stacey Barber
Macclenny, Fl.
louis carwell
March 25, 2009
Rest in peace George,you were great.
Violet-Prewitt Becker
March 25, 2009
I have always been proud to say that George Kell lived in my home town, Swifton, Ark. His wife was my second grade teacher.
Catherine
March 25, 2009
My condolences to the Kell Family on their loss. may God protect you in your time of grief and sorrow.
Lynnette Fowler
March 25, 2009
May God comfort the family in this time of sorrow.George gave much to the baseball world and he will be missed by both young & old.Rest in peace you've done a great job George.God speed
Randal Grinwis
March 24, 2009
Sorry for the loss to those who are close. To me, George Kell was the voice of the Tigers on TV, WKBZ out of Kalamazoo I think. His voice, and the memories will be with me forever. Thanks George for those.
L. S. Brooks
March 24, 2009
Rest in peace Mr. Kell you were a fine gentleman and baseball player.
God Bless your family and many friends. When I watched the telecast of the Tigers games I always enjoyed it more with Al Kaline and George Kell.
Sheila Smith
March 24, 2009
Rest in Peace George.
Ed Shaver
March 24, 2009
I met George Kell and Ernie Harwell at Tiger Stadium Pre game as we all watched Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris hit baseballs off the right field roof during batting practice. I'll never forget how exciting it was,my dad thought George was the greatest third baseman ever and I got to shake his hand. Pretty big stuff for a boy from Battle Creek, Michigan.
Rand Bowerman
March 24, 2009
RIP, George and thank you very much for all the summer nights I listened to you (and Ernie Harwell) on WJR. I even listened to you guys in Vietnam during the Tigers amazing victory over ST Louis in the 1968 World Series. Bless you and your family.
Bob Irish
March 24, 2009
George,
You were a fine man, a great Baseball Player, and a TERRIFIC announcer. You will me missed.
Lori Mead-Brinks
March 24, 2009
I grew up watching the Tigers with my Dad and listening to George Kell. For me he will always be the voice of baseball. Rest in peace George and condolences to the family.
BAPTIST NUPIERI
March 24, 2009
TO THE KELL FAMILY HE WAS ON OF THE GREATS!!
Michael Stock
March 24, 2009
A true legend of the game and very underated. RIP George.
BRENDA
March 24, 2009
REST IN PEACE.. HAVE FUN PLAYING BASEBALL WITH ALL THE ANGELS..
Pete Czerniawski
March 24, 2009
To the Kell Family,
I grew up listening to your dad and it just wasn't spring till I heard his voice and his great "Kell-isms". My heart goes out to your family he will be GREATLY missed in Detroit.
Pete
Richard Knox
March 24, 2009
1954, 11 yrs. old, my 1st bat I owned was a George Kell. I had forgotten about it until I read Obit.
R. Knox
John Marentette
March 24, 2009
Playing little-league baseball in Windsor during the early 1980s, I always imagined George's voice whenever I did something positive on the ballfield--whether the call was "he hit it a mile" or "struck him out and it's all over." How I long to I watch some of those old WDIV Tiger broadcasts again! I still have the soundbyte ringing in my head of George Kell's call of Milt Wilcox's foiled bid to pitch a near-perfect game in 1983: "Well, it all comes down to this.... Milt Wilcox against Jerry Hairston. And a base hit up the middle on the first pitch. Would ya BELIEVE it!!?" God bless you, George. You were a man of class, a great broadcaster, and a great Tiger fan.
Carl Ewald
March 24, 2009
Even though I no longer live in my beloved Michigan I am still a fan of the Tigers and espoecially George. RIP George.
Jake Bowen
March 24, 2009
I will always cherish my childhood memories
of listening to george announce the Tiger games He was a true man of class good bye to one of my heroes.
RANDY BREEDLOVE
March 24, 2009
A CLASS ACT HAS PASSED, RIP MR. KELL
D. ZIMMERMAN
March 24, 2009
REST IN PEACE GEORGE KELL
Tiger championship Newspaper and 'Tiger'1968
Marian North
March 24, 2009
Born and raised in the Detroit area. Was fortunate to see George Kell in many games. What a pleasure to see him play. My prayers are with his family.
Tom Grogan
March 24, 2009
I grew up in Detroit & suburbs & listened to Harry Heilman broadcast the games. George was always my favorite. It's hard to think of him as being 86.
March 24, 2009
My husband I former Detroiter enjoyed listening to George Kell and Ernie Harwell do the play by play games on the radio and TV. Our prayers go out to The Kell Family and Detroit Tigers organization in this time of need. You will always be Detroit Tigers Sports Legend in our book.
Justin Griffith
March 24, 2009
I grew up with George in my living room, watching the Tigers play on TV. RIP George, I'll always remember you.
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