Edward Blake Sr.

He was a great man. He was run over by a tank and almost lost his legs in WWII in the Philippines. After rehabilitation at a hospital in Germany, he resumed his baseball dream and had a fabulous and successful long career in professional baseball, including in the MLB with the Cincinnati Reds and with the Kansas City Athletics. He Attended St. Louis University. He was President of the plumbers local for many years. He Worked hard to make a living and enjoyed doing what he wanted to do. He...

Catching up 15 years later, I had a son die in 2023 at age 47. I cherish the memories that 67 people posted, on Legacy, so I vowed to go back and post to those good friends who have passed. I lived across the street from Ed in Loisel Village in the 1960´s and he invited me to give me pitching tips when I was playing at Assumption. He was a good and patient mentor. RIP,Ed! I don´t expect many to see this after all of these years, but kept my vow. Terry...

he will be missed we loved him dearly he was a wounderful man

Please accept our deepest sympathies.