Eric "Rick" Broberg

I knew Rick in the late 70s thru mid 80s. The Rick I knew loved boxing and baseball but was also an avid runner. I went to boxing matches with him in Orlando, watched Mets games together and we both ran the 1980 NYC Marathon. I lost track of him when I left Florida. But I think of him often and remember him fondly. RIP, my friend.

Please rest in peace Rick, my former boxing coach and good pal.

Sharing the link to the VA's website for Rick, feel free to add a message there, or a photo. The link will be below. https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/ERICMARSHALLBROBERG/a00069 It was a service he so deserved, and he rests among fellow soldiers. He was very proud to have served his Country, and always quickly added that he was honorably discharged! I agree, although coaching boxing was a passion, and following it, he never lost that passion for baseball and faithfully followed, as well as...

So sad to hear of Rick's passing. There was a time when Rick and I spent most of our free time together. Boxing may have become his passion as time passed, but when I knew him it was baseball! The two of us spent countless hours practicing at Dietz Stadium. Occasionally Gerry Hawkins would drop by. Baseball was oxygen to Rick. He even took the time to write "scouting reports" on each of us. Over the years I tried to find out what had happened to him but he seemed to have disappeared. My...

Remembering Eric from KHS, RIP Eric.

RIP. my friend.

Rick we love and miss you. God Bless