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Diana Lee
June 7, 2023
Oh Mr Ron Fairly! My teenage years were spent with such a crush on you! I’m 78 now but in the early 60s when my family would go to Dodger Stadium it was with two things in tow: a transistor radio so we could listen to Vin Scully and binoculars so I could drool over #6 in the outfield which I did with great joy. Even now as I write this there’s a Dodgers/Reds game just about to start. On Fathers Day in 1959, when Cincinnati was known as the Redlegs, we saw you all get royally trounced 17-3, hahaha. No matter, I still used my binoculars that day. You were sooo handsome! Rest in sweet peace and thank you for so many years of joy.
Bruce Nochlin
August 26, 2021
I was talking with a friend the other day about my fond memory of Ron Fairly and his family living in Panorama City, CA. His son and I were friends. My Mom and Ron's wife Mary were good friends. I was only 6 years old but what a wonderful memory I still have today. I just read about Ron Fairly passed away. I am very sorry to hear about his passing. RIP #6
Barbara McMillan
January 23, 2021
Ron was a cousin of my father's, and someone he had a high opinion of. I am sorry to learn of his passing.
Brent Gardner
May 19, 2020
I was with Ron in the Army at Fort Ord, one of the nicest guys I ever met, I still have the program he brought back for me when he got special leave to sign topps baseball cards RIP my friend .
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November 25, 2019
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My condolence...
November 6, 2019
Our condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the entire family. May the God of tender mercies grant you all love, peace and comfort. We know that you all must be so very proud of Mr. Fairlys accomplishments and the wonderful sports legacy he left touching the lives of many!
MM, Brandon, Mississippi
Sam Ewing
November 4, 2019
Ron was sometimes my roommate with the Blue Jays in 977,he was a great friend, consulate professional who helped all the young ball players. My fondest memory was in a game against the CWS. Ron batted 4th and I Batted 5th, before the inning started, RON called me over and said ....watch how Steve Stone pitches me, he will pitch you the same. He started off Ron with a hard slider in...he gave me the same pitch and i hit a single to right...next time up he gave me the same fastball away (Same as Ron), I Hit another single...THAnks Ron 2 for 2.
Years later I Was up for an old timers game in Toronto and Ron was announcing...he called me to the booth and talked during the inning with me doing the color...no one but Ron would have done that....I was a nobody...ROn treated me like a somebody in baseball.
May the peace that passeth all understanding be with you Ron...class act!
Sam Ewing Toronto Blue Jays 1977
Ann Lin
November 4, 2019
Condolences to the family of Ron Fairly-
We hope that the encouraging thoughts and remembrances from many on this site provide a little source of comfort for you in the days ahead.
November 4, 2019
My Condolences to the family of Ron Fairly, may the God of tender mercy be with you at this time of sorrow.
Lee
November 4, 2019
My condolences go out to the family of Ron Fairly.
Joe Hobson
November 3, 2019
We miss you Ron
It was a great memory when we meet you in Peoria, Arizona in the spring of 1996. You were so gracious and kind. I saw you play in L.A. in 1959. RIP Ron.
November 3, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May your treasured memories of Ron always fill your heart with love and peace
Emily Manor Parmley
November 3, 2019
My condolences to Rons family during this very difficult time in your lives. I hope that your wonderful family memories will help lighten your sorrow.
Ron was a friend at Jordan High where his athletic skills were exciting to watch, both in basketball and baseball games. But more importantly, he was a truly nice guy - to everyone.
The last time I spoke with him was in a hotel lobby in Spokane. I was a new stewardess for United Airlines and we spotted one another as I walked across the lobby. Ron was so excited because he just had finished a photo shoot for his first baseball card. Although our paths never crossed again, I followed his career and always thought of him with affection. May he Rest In Peace.
Tom Zimmer
November 2, 2019
Ronny was my first ML roommate with the 1976 St. Louis Cardinals. When he would take me around and introduce me to his friends, he would say, "I played with his Father Don Zimmer"! That was always a big laugh when we were together. My Dad and Ron were World Series Champions together with the early LA Dodgers. Ron treated me as a little brother and was really almost a father figure to me. He was a wonderful man that I will remember forever. My condolences to his children, we lost another great idol. Tom Zimmer - S,F, Giants ML Scout.
Dan Ruff
November 1, 2019
One of the very few players to play in four different decades.
November 1, 2019
My condolences to the Fairly family, truly sorry for your loss, may God be with you at this very difficult time.
Danette Smith
November 1, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the Fairly Family. I remember when our son's and Ron's grandson's travel ball team was headed to Cooperstown. Ron came to a practice to talk baseball and shared his love of the game with the team. That is a memory that all the boys will carry with them forever. Thank you for all you did. You will be missed. The Steinmehl Family
Angel
October 31, 2019
Heartfelt condolences to the Fairly family. I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you all find comfort in drawing close to God.
Mrs. Thomas Smith
October 31, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the family on your loss. Many will miss your loved one. God cares and may he comfort you at this difficult time.
October 31, 2019
My Sincere Condolences, family and friends
May God bring everlasting comfort, to you and
The ones that holds a special place in your love
Ones heart and give you the strength to endure
This difficult time. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.-18
Joseph Cormier
October 31, 2019
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Ron Fairly. He, along with Koufax and Drysdale are my favorite all time Dodgers. I really enjoyed the way he played, but more importantly respected the game! Thx for all the memories from a life well lived. May you Rest In Peace!
October 31, 2019
Ron was a great friend my Deepest Sympathy & Prayers to his family Dick Tracewski
October 31, 2019
With sincere condolences. May the God of comfort give you peace in this difficult time.
October 31, 2019
Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Fairly. May the God of all comfort sustain each of you...
Scott lewis
October 31, 2019
August 1963 my Dad took me to my first Baseball game at old Connie mack stadium in Philadelphia, the Dodgers were playing the Phillies. Mr. Fairly got two hits in that game. Thank you for making my first game ever one I will never forget. Tommy Davis hit a home run, the Dodgers won 6-1. Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Ron Fairly
Stephen Krysztof
October 31, 2019
Our thoughts to the family. I remember coming to your parents home and playing with you boys many times. My Dad, and our family, thought highly of your Dad and Mom. May they both RIP together.
The Late Stan Krysztof, Barbara Krysztof, Steve Krysztof and family.
Donald Whitney
October 31, 2019
Ron was a true gentleman as well as great athlete. Steven, Michael and Patrick; I am sorry for the loss and your Dad and mother, Mary. We spent many fun times with them and I am sad for their loss. Most Sincerely, Don Whitney
John Copelan
October 31, 2019
Great person, great teammate. Rip
John Copelan Jordan High, class of 56
October 31, 2019
RIP #6
October 31, 2019
Jordan High Forever!
October 31, 2019
Rest in Peace to the original drafted Toronto Blue Jay, in 1977 he was a DH, and was a Dodger with Sandy Koufax!!! Great player I had his baseball card in the 70's.
Pete Lieggi
jerry johnson
October 31, 2019
Always one of my favorite Dodgers. My condolences and best wishes to the Fairly family and friends. Heartfelt feelings from just a baseball fan
Steve dethlefs
October 31, 2019
Have been a big fan of Mariner baseball since I was a little kid. And I owe a lot of that to how you relayed the game. Rest in peace Ron and say hello to Dave for me!
Stephen Ainslie
October 31, 2019
I remember my dad saying "hit the ball fairly, Ron." RIP to great player from my youth.
Harry Simpson
October 31, 2019
Godspeed Ron, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the baseball memories.
BRY
October 31, 2019
Sincere condolences to the Fairly Family, thanks to Ron for his longtime contributions to the Baseball League. May God massage your hearts with peace and comfort forever as you endure and cope with the dear loss in your life. He will be missed!
October 31, 2019
My condolences to the family I am sorry for your great loss, may you be comfort by almighty God. Ron was a very talented baseball player who will be missed by many friends and fans.
My favorite everyday ballplayer in the 60's and a total pleasure to get to know. RIP Ron.<br /><br />
Ted Sobel
October 31, 2019
A wonderful life in baseball and a special man who loved to say that he was lucky never having to work a real job, with his office being whatever stadium he was at for the over 7,000 Major League games that he was a part of. Ron kindly contributed to my upcoming book that will now always be a void without being able to share the final product with him. Thanks for everything and I will always miss our chats. RIP Ron.
October 30, 2019
I often saw Ron play, when he was with the Dodgers and Expos. He was a solid Major Leaguer. In later years, I regularly enjoyed his announcing work for the Giants. Also had the good fortune to have a few brief visits with him, at Candlestick Park, during which he was always very nice.
A good man, and a Good Baseball Man. Rest in Peace, Ron. You brought a lot of joy to a lot of people.
Paul Kurm
October 30, 2019
God bless good ole Ron Fairly. He was my favorite player on the Dodgers during the Koufax / Drysdale era. My favorite number is #6, and that number I got from Ron Fairly. I remember a Dodger series against the Cardinals one year when the Dodgers, in a pennant race, met the Cardinals who had managed something like a 19 game winning streak at the time, and how Fairly virtually by himself, put the Cardinals down with his batting. A friend of mine in high school greeted me one morning during that time and said ----- Congratulations, your boy did it again last night !!!!! Paul Kurm, [email protected]
Paul and Janet Goulet
October 30, 2019
Dear Ron and family,
We remember Ron very well as a great baseball player from the early days of the Montreal Expos!
Ron was a very talented and versatile player who gave us something to cheer about in those early years at Jarry Park!
We remember Ron as a talented and versatile player with the fledgling Expos!
To Ron's family, deepest condolences and a hardy thank you for all of Ron's contributions and your sacrifices that you faced.
Tonight we are raising a glass of cheer, in his honour.
God Bless, from your extended Canadian family!
Sincerely, Janet and Paul Goulet in Ottawa, Canada.
October 30, 2019
Deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort grant you peace during this difficult time.
Mae
October 30, 2019
Ron had a long successful career and I know the family is very proud of him. Many prayers to the family and my condolences.
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