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Keith Alan Drumright

Springfield, Missouri

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Keith Alan Drumright, age 55, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010, in his home. He was born October 21, 1954, in Springfield, Mo., to Robert J. and Carol (Snider) Drumright. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School. Keith played major league baseball for many years and...

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Keith's career added joy to my life. My condolences to his family and friends on his passing at a far too early age.

To the Drumright family, our Sooner family is grieving with you and so sorry for your loss. We will never forget the Springfield boys, (Keith, Kelly, George and Mike) rolling into Norman and allowing us the opportunity to once again roll through the Big 8 and on to Omaha, what great memories. As I visited with Coach Semore and Terry Jolly about Keith, we were so saddened but also thankful that we got to play with such a wonderful teammate and friend. To Keith, the game was always in slow...

I went to Reed Jr. High and Hillcrest High with Keith. I didn't know him well, but you never heard anyone say a bad thing about Keith. He was an outstanding ball player on a great team.
My prayers are to his family and close friends and may the Lord bid you comfort at this time of sorrow.

As a pitcher who played against Keith in high school and college I remember what a tough out he was. He was one of those guys that when he stepped up to the plate you knew you were in for a fight.

My condolences go out to Keith's family, friends, and teammates. I'm certain Keith is playing second base for the "Angels" now.

I had the distinct privilege of being a teammate of Keith's at OU. Keith was one outstanding 2nd basemen and hitter. As I was a pitcher for OU, Keith got me out of trouble many times with his defensive skills. More importantly though, I will remember Keith as a great person, who took us younger players under his wing and treated all of us with respect. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

From babies, we are 6 months apart. From Little League baseball, where it all started, we were teammates. You brought out the BEST of every team member along the way. Look at what you helped accomplish during your career. You were a Leader!!!!! Little League Championships, then on to Hillcrest High School, more Championships. How about college baseball as an Oklahoma Sooner, and the summer college team in Anchorage? It qualified for the national tournament. As an Oklahoma Sooner, you...

When my brother call and tolled me about Keith, the first thing that I thought of is when He and a few of us one hot summer night running up Glenstone Ave. jumping into motel swimming pools. When I say us, a few members of the ball team. As a member of the that team we all had a special bond with one another that is never forgotten and felt. Keith was a friend...you just don't get to many real friends...he was our team mate and we, the team, will miss him.
Drew A. Shane - Anaheim,...

I lived in Okla. City when Keith played at OU. I followed his career and in 1976 I was visiting my Grandad in Midland,TX. He took me to see the Midland Cubs and I finally got to see Keith in person.....what a player. Rest in peace.

To watch Keith (in his early years) playing for the Smith Cardinals in Kiwanis Baseball was a pleasure. My sympathy goes to the Drumright family. I will keep you all in my prayers.