Thomas Joseph "Joe" Beckwith

Joe, I interviewed you by phone two weeks before you died for my 1985 World Series book, "Interstate '85." I have thought about you every day since your passing, and wish so much that you had lived longer. I know you wanted to read it so much. I am proud to say I am rapidly closing in on finishing it, and I will submit it for publication well before this year is over. I will dedicate it in you and Merrill's memory. You two deserve it. Love, Marshall

Joe and Lee fought a long and faith filled battle. I admire their strength and love. Peace to you and joy.

We are so sorry to read about your nephew, Joe. I remember him as a young boy and followed his baseball days. I´m sorry, Pat. Love and hugs. Wicky and Tommy

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Beckwith family during this time of sorrow . I have known him since I was a kid . We played little league ball together. He will be sorely missed.

We knew Joe from the time he was a kid, spending his springs and summers on Auburn's and Dixie Youth baseball fields. John worked for Mr. B. for about five years and talked about Joe every day. Mr. B, as he was fondly known, was a proud daddy. A bit later, when John was on the Auburn coaching staff when the team went to Omaha, it was so easy to see how the lad was growing in grace and athletic prowess, and, once Joe went pro, the fine, talented man invited John and his son, Michael, down on...