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Bill Virdon was a baseball player, coach, and manager who won two World Series.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 24, 2021.

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To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who was a baseball player, coach, and manager who won two World Series. He had a wonderful career in baseball. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Bill Virdon. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Bill Virdon.

Tony

January 8, 2022

my idol, wanted to meet him got my chance in Bradenton Florida even got Bill to sign my tee shirt

sue De

January 6, 2022

ENJOY , YOUR HOLIDAYS TO A LEGENDARY BASEBALL PLAYER TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SIR #14 #15 #24 #0 #17 #1 #48 #36 #80 #87 #69 #74 & #10 PSALMS 23:01-23:40-24:01-24:50 !!!!!!!!!!!! MARK 1:01-1:70 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HABAKKUAK 1:01-1:30-2:01-2:60-3:01-3:80 ????????????? & JAMES 2:01-2:90 !!!!!!!!!! 508-936-8271

EDWARD JIMMY HAZARD

December 6, 2021

You are all in our thoughts and prayers

Gil & Mary Boden

Friend

November 30, 2021

Sorry to hear about your loss of Bill
God has a good man
He was very nice to me as a young boy in Pittsburgh when my dad was a coach
Always took time for me and giving me tips I have one of his bats S216 He came by to see my dad ,Sam, in Middlesex when he was visiting the Mudcats. Pop was so excited

Rooster Narron

Friend

November 29, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to the Virdon family for your loss. May God be a refuge and strength to you at this difficult time.

November 29, 2021

May the God of comfort be with the family at this time.

November 28, 2021

My condolences to the family. May God comfort the family at this time.

November 28, 2021

My condolences.

November 28, 2021

I'm sorry for the loss of your family member, Bill. May the God of peace comfort the family during this time.

November 28, 2021

My deepest condolences to the Virdon family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Bill and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.

November 28, 2021

The Quail was my favorite player as a boy. He ate a lot of “cans of corn”.

Jeff Small

November 27, 2021

We express our sincere condolence to the friends and family of Bill and hope that the God of tender mercies comfort you all during this period.

Marie & Megan

Acquaintance

November 27, 2021

We want to extend our condolences for your loss.
Please be assured that God is a true source of comfort and strength and he will heal the broken hearted.
May you all Cherish the wonderful memories you have shared!

Ezeko & Rossy

November 26, 2021

So very saddened to learn of Bill’s passing. In addition to being a super baseball guy, he was a true gentleman. In the early 1990’s, Bill was The Commissioner for our Fantasy Baseball camp in Bradenton. He was one of the reasons all the participants had a great time. Lastly, Bill and I were both Shriners and shared a fraternal bond. Rest In Peace Brother Bill.

Giles Light

Friend

November 26, 2021

Deepest Condolences to the Bill Virdon"s Family. Mr. Virdon was the epitome of a baseball man but even more so as a leader and coach who led by his respect and dedication to the game and its players. Rest In Peace.

Montgomery Moody

November 26, 2021

My deepest condolences to the Virdon family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Bill one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.

November 26, 2021

Thanks to all of you for your kind words! We will miss him greatly, but know he is now enjoying the best game ever!

Lisa Brown

Family

November 26, 2021

Another book closes on a MLB legend. My brother, Bruce, always maintained admiration and respect for Bill as a coach, manager and a friend. May they meet again at the "yard" above.

Paul Kison

November 25, 2021

Dear Family of former Yankees manager Bill Virdon,

He came into his own in 1974, and if he had a few more pieces, as Mel Stootlemyre went down finishing 6-7, could of won the division, but the Orioles were too pitching rich with McNally, Cuellar, Palmer, and Grimsley. The early season unpopular trade showed how he could welcome two future stars in Chambliss and Tidrow, to gel with newly acquired Lou Piniella.
As he didn't last 1975, baseball under George was born.
I liked his laid backed style.

Pete Lieggi

Pete Lieggi

November 24, 2021

You were a real class act!thanks for the baseball memories.

Bernie Chmiel

Acquaintance

November 24, 2021

Godspeed Bill, and thank you for the MLB memories.... A long life well lived.

Harry Simpson

November 24, 2021

Quintessential Baseball Man, for many, many decades. Safe at home, Bill.

November 24, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.

November 24, 2021

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