Savoy, Illinois
Lee Paul Eilbracht was born March 22,1924 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of Viola Nixon Eilbracht and Winfield Charles Eilbracht. In 1945 he returned from the war and resumed his education and baseball career at the University of Illinois. In 1946 he was the Big Ten batting champion with a 484...
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Spring 2007 Illini Baseball Game
I want to pass along my and my mom's sincerest condolences to Kurt and all of the Eilbracht family. Lee was a true icon of the sport and of Illini athletics...to say nothing of his heroic service to his country. He will be long remembered and missed.
Tom Stewart
January 09, 2013 | Joliet, IL
Rest in Peace Uncle Lee, You are loved and missed by all who knew you.
Gayle Eilbracht Vandenbergh
January 07, 2013 | Hoffman Estates, IL
Coach knew how to win playing by the rules. He taught me "to make sure I had a play", something for which I will always be thankful!
Robert Belsole, M.D.
January 06, 2013 | Tampa, FL
Rest in peace Grampa I hope we meet again someday, somewhere,sometime so you can share that wonderful smile with me again when we meet again.
Inti Eilbracht
January 05, 2013 | Springfield, OR
Lee was very good to me---I will always be grateful for what he did for me---
Lloyd "Swede" Flodin
January 05, 2013 | San Pedro, CA
Thanks for the great long ride Swami.
Harold Vanselow
January 04, 2013 | Cornucopia, WI
