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for Dorothy Collins
Diana Nicholas-Addy
October 6, 2008
I just learned that this wonderful lady had passed this past August. I had seen that some of the ladies visited Waukegan, Illinois around the 4th of July, and was so sad that I missed it. I had really wanted to meet this lovely lady.
God bless her family, and may they continue to gain strength from her wonderful memory.
Diana
Lu Bennett
August 19, 2008
I do not know Dorothy Collins. But I admire her. Thanks to Penny Marshall for making my favorite movie of all time, A League of Their Own. If not, I would have never known about women like Dottie - and their great athleticism - and contributions to the national spirit during a time of war as a member of the AAGPBL.
Sincere sympathies to the family of "Dottie".
Kathy Wiltse-Floren
August 18, 2008
My heartfelt thoughts go out to Aunt Dottie's family. Even though I never met her, we kept in touch over the years via genealogy / Christmas cards. She enjoyed sharing memories of the Wiltse family (especially their history in baseball). You were always an inspiration Dottie.
Barbara Finfrock
August 18, 2008
In addition to being a great pitcher and favorite of the Fort Wayne fans, Dottie was always very nice to the young girls that played for the Junior Daisies - I was one of those young girls and I remember her well. Sincere condolences to her family.
Sheryl (Stellhorn) Figg
August 17, 2008
Dottie taught me to bowl at the Elks at a young age and she was someone that I always respected and admired. May your memories bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Laurie Kostoff-Miller
August 17, 2008
To the Collins Family, My prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. I met Dottie thru my Mom (Lee Kostoff). I grew up watching her Bowling at the Elks and elsewhere. She gave me lots of tips when I was either bowling or playing softball. I have some great memories also when she came to watch us play at Packard park, and had a beer with us at the Dugout after the games. I will always remember her fondly. Know in your hearts that shes playing ball or bowling ,or giving instructions for both up in Heaven.
Mike Harter
August 17, 2008
Mike L Harter
Youngest brother of "Janice Harter
King" charter member Baseball hall
of fame.
Merrie Fidler
August 16, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to all of Dottie's family. I'm sure she's pitching in heaven even as she pitched for many causes on this earth, especially for the AAGBBL and the AAGPBL Players Association. She was definitely among the best this country has to offer.
Sincerely,
Merrie Fidler, AAGPBL Historian and Players Association Secretary
SNOW RESSLER
August 16, 2008
dave and family
im very sorry for the loss of yor grandmother my prayers are with you and your family!!!!
[another co worker!!]
Pat Igney
August 16, 2008
YOU WERE A GREAT ROLE MODEL FOR THOSE LIKE ME WHO PLAYED ON THE JR. DASIES. THANK YOU
Nan Nesbitt
August 15, 2008
To All,
I am so sorry to hear that Dottie has left you. I just wanted you to know that my mom, Ginny Nesbitt, already had a tee time set up for Dottie. They can now play golf all day long and they can make the rules as to how long the day is.
KIM GARVER (DAVE'S CO-WORKER)
August 15, 2008
DAVE,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR GRANDMOTHER.
SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. SHE WAS A LEGEND OF OUR TIMES.
GOD BLESS.
Stacey Sink
August 15, 2008
Many years ago I was blessed to meet three women who played in the AAGPBL. I will never forget it.
I wasn't lucky enough to meet or know Dottie but it sounds like she touched many people. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Chuck Downs Sr.
August 15, 2008
I had the honor of seeing Dottie play the greatist game of all-my condolences to the family, may she continue to play the game in GOD's Kingdom until the day we meet again on that great field that the Lord has given us.
Isabel Lefty Alvarez
August 14, 2008
Dottie I will miss you always,
One of the younger fans
August 14, 2008
My sincere condolences to the family. It is hard to lose a loved one no matter what the circumstances happen to be.
I never had the priveledge of meeting Dottie. I was turned on to her story after seeing the movie and have spent time researching the league.
She was an inspirational woman whose accomplishments paved the way for future generations of females to flourish in the world of sports.
Thank You.
Nancy McLaughlin
August 14, 2008
Condolences to Dottie's family. I met Dottie as a result of having a loved one at Regency Place where she was one of the few resiedents you could always count on to have a smile and a good attitude. She was helpful and concerned about other residents until the very end and I will miss seeing her every day. Also, I grew up near Packard Park and I'm sure I saw her play baseball as my Aunt Mary (Thayer) played with the Daisies on a Magnavox team and we saw many games. What a great lady!!
Paula McCoskey
August 14, 2008
Patty and family, I was deeply saddened by the death of Aunt Dottie. I am so glad I was able to be with her during my visit last year. Definately a great lady. My thoughts will be with you Sat. All my love.
Dave Bischoff
August 14, 2008
Myself and my class had the opportunity to enjoy Dottie and her teammates visit our classroom at New Haven High School four years ago. She and her teammates were wonderful. My sympathy to the family
Pat Starr
August 14, 2008
I never had the pleasure of meeting Dottie, but my mom played in the Women's City Golf Tournement with her and also knew her from bowling. Mom would often talk about Dottie and tell stories about that time, including stories that Dottie told her from the AAGPBL days. Sadly, Mom, Dottie and some of their friends have now passed away, but I can't help but believe that they are together again and enjoying an occasional round of golf, bowling or baseball.
Marion Stults
August 14, 2008
I never had the priviledge of meeting Dottie Collins, but her wonderful reputation preceded her. I wish to offer my condolences to the surviving family members.
PAULA Kleinrichert
August 14, 2008
My condolences to the family of Dottie. Watched her and the Daises for many years . She was always a lady and congenial to all the fans. Like all the Greats she will be missed. Paula
Lou Mowan
August 14, 2008
I watched her and the Daiseys play at the old Packard park in the early 50's and late 40's, later in life I met her and Harvey at the Elks. They were both good peole. She will be missed
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