Kent Hrbek

Born on today's date, Kent Hrbek.

"I'll tell you, Harmon Killebrew is rolling over in his grave if these guys have to have walk-up music. He'd say, 'You have to hit the ball no matter where you are. If you have to have your song to get fired up to hit, then how are you going to hit the ball when we go on the road and you don't have that song?'" 

Harmon Killebrew

 

On this date in 2011, Harmon Killebrew passed away at age 74.

"If you play the game long enough, make sure people know who you are." - advice to Torii Hunter on the importance of a legible autograph

Justin Morneau

Born on today's date, Justin Morneau.

"I worked on that (autographs) with Harmon Killebrew a little bit. Very few people have as good a signature as Harmon did. He saw a ball that I signed and said, 'What is this?' and he made me sit down with him for about 20 minutes and sign autographs."

Frank House

On this date in 2005, Frank House passed away at age 75.

"Frank House was the catcher. When I came to the plate, he said, 'Kid, we're going to throw you a fastball.' I didn't know whether to believe him or not. I hit it out. It was one of the longest home runs I ever hit. As I crossed the plate, House said, 'That's the last time I ever tell you what pitch is coming.'" - Harmon Killebrew on his first major league home run.

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1984, Harmon Killebrew is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"He told me to never chew gum at the plate. He said it made your eyeballs bounce up and down." - Charlie Manuel

Paul Blair: 1944 - 2013

"I had no fear out there. I didn't play sluggers like Harmon Killebrew right behind second base. But I felt if the ball stayed in the park, I could catch it."

RIP

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1975, the Royals release Harmon Killebrew ending his 22 year career with 573 home runs.

"He hit line drives that put the opposition in jeopardy. And I don't mean infielders. I mean outfielders." - Ossie Bluege

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1984, Harmon Killebrew is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"Look for the seams on a knuckleball and then hit in-between them."

Frank House

On this date in 2005, Frank House passed away at age 75.

"Frank House was the catcher. When I came to the plate, he said, 'Kid, we're going to throw you a fastball.' I didn't know whether to believe him or not. I hit it out. It was one of the longest home runs I ever hit. As I crossed the plate, House said, 'That's the last time I ever tell you what pitch is coming." - Harmon Killebrew on his first major league home run

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1984, Harmon Killebrew is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I'd call a tough strike on him and he would turn around and say approvingly "Good call" - umpire, Ron Luciano

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1975, the Royals release Harmon Killebrew ending his 22-year career with 573 home runs.

"My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say 'You're tearing up the grass,' 'We're not raising grass' Dad would reply, 'We're raising boys."

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1971, Harmon Killebrew becomes the 10th player to hit 500 home runs.

"Harmon Killebrew told me to never chew gum at the plate. He said it makes your eyeballs bounce up and down." - Charlie Manuel

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1955, in an 18-7 loss to the Tigers, Senator 18-year old rookie Harmon Killebrew hits his first major league home run off Billy Hoeft.

"Harmon can knock the ball out of any park, including Yellowstone." - Paul Richards

Harmon Killebrew

On this date, Harmon Killebrew passed away at age 74.

"If you play the game long enough, make sure people know who you are." - advice to Torii Hunter on the importance of a legible autograph

Frank House

On this date in 2005, Frank House passed away at age 75.

"Frank House was the catcher. When I came to the plate, he said, 'Kid, we're going to throw you a fastball.' I didn't know whether to believe him or not. I hit it out. It was one of the longest home runs I ever hit. As I crossed the plate, House said, 'That's the last time I ever tell you what pitch is coming.'" - Harmon Killebrew on his first major league home run

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1984, Harmon Killebrew is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"Look for the seams on a knuckleball and then hit in-between them."

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1975, the Royals release Harmon Killebrew ending his 22 year career with 573 home runs.

"He hit line drives that put the opposition in jeopardy. And I don't mean infielders. I mean outfielders." - Ossie Bluege

Harmon Killebrew

On this date in 1972, Harmon Killebrew becomes the 10th player to hit 500 home runs.

"Harmon Killebrew told me never to chew gum at the plate. He said it makes your eyeballs bounce up and down." - Charlie Manuel

Harmon Killebrew

Born on today's date, Harmon Killebrew.

"My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say 'You're tearing up the grass,' 'We're not raising grass' Dad would reply, 'We're raising boys.'"

Harmon "The Killer" Killebrew: 1936-2011

"I didn't have evil intentions, but I guess I did have power."

RIP