Harmon Clayton Killebrew Jr.

Mr. Killebrew, even though I am a New York Yankee fan since 1967, you have always been a favorite of mine as well as a hero. Every time the Twins came to town I made sure I never missed your at bats. I always enjoyed watching you play. Thank you for all of the wonderful times you shared with me and for being the Gentleman you always were on and off the field. I wish you Peace & Love and may you always be in the presence of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

I'll never forget Harmon choosing my question during a Twins telecast as my question read - What was the hardest ballpark for you to hit a home run in during your major league career ? and he responded with his answer the Kansas City royals ballpark. He then mentioned my name on the air and sent me an autographed ball with his very "Neat" signature on it .

Growing up in the Northeast I wasn't able to see or watch much of Twins baseball, but thanks to my dad ( a baseball lover) I was exposed to the sport through the Sporting News. I caught Harmon towards the end of his career, but I always thought of him as a bigger than life person... big guy, big bat, big homers... as I read these messages it also appears he had a big heart. Thank you Harmon for bringing joy to so many baseball fans around the globe. Although I have been a Cleveland Indians...

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

In 1966 or 1967 my family drove from San Lorenzo, CA to Idaho to visit Clyde Oswald who was a long-time friend of my dad. One afternoon we took a short drive to another guy's house and Clyde, my dad and this other guy had a couple of beers on the front porch. After a while my dad says to me "Do you know who this is?" I said "No" and my dad said "Well, this is Harmon Killebrew, the greatest baseball player to ever walk the face of the earth!" I will never forget that day as long as I live!

I have thought of you for many years as I am a Killebrew fan forever. May I finally get to meet you heaven.... And as I am also a Killebrew it would be amazing if I were related. I amd daughter of Dale Henry Killebrew 8-6-1924. I am 47 born 8-15-1965.

I met Mr. Killebrew before a card show in Sacramento back in the late '80's, opening the door to the hotel the show was at. He politely thanked me, and later signed a 1973 baseball card I brought with me. I miss going to those old card shows when I was younger, but the memory of being up close to my favorite player is something I will always remember. Life isn't eternal; our memories only last as long as we allow them to. Thank you for a wonderful moment in my childhood, even if it was...

Forever and Always
My Lover, My Friend
Forever and Always
'till we meet again!