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Roy Halladay dies in plane crash


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great pitcher

and helpful to see how hard he worked at his craft

and that even as great as he became, he still needed to be sent back to the minors to rework his mechanics

which he did, came back better, and then really became a student of the game and a dedicated pro

he had so many outstanding years with the jays

but i was happy for him when he moved on to the phillies

he had earned the right to playoff performances which he would not get with the jays

not sure if the jays have some sort of ring of honour. he certainly belongs there

or perhaps his jersey retirement is a warranted and a better tribute

hope you are in a better place doc.. you certainly enhanced this one

best wishes for his family and all his surviving friends

 

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I’d have to say that even though I remember watching the World Series wins by the Blue Jays, I fell in love with them when Halladay broke out(after his going back to the minors to learn the cutter... probably the best one of all time) 

 

 In my life Roy Halladay made me love the Blue Jays as much as Pavel Bure made me fall in love with the Canucks in that 91-92 season.

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Such tragic news. Grew up watching Doc pitch incredibly, day in and day out. My condolences to the Halladay family :(

The tributes around the league from prospects, current, and past players, and fans illustrate how much of an impact he has had on the baseball world. Gone way too young :sadno: 

 

RIP Roy Halladay

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19 hours ago, samurai said:

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/mlb/michael-felger-on-roy-halladay’s-death-‘he-got-what-he-deserved’/ar-BBEKotf?li=AAadgLE&ocid=spartanntp

Michael Felger on Roy Halladay’s death: ‘He got what he deserved’

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Michael Felger, the co-host of the popular midday 98.5 The Sports Hub talk show “Felger and Mazz,” is facing a wave of criticism because of his 12-minute rant about retired pitcher Roy Halladay’s death during Wednesday’s show.

Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, died Tuesday when the tiny sport plane he was flying crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. The plane, an ICON A5, was made for entry-level pilots like him.

Felger took issue with Halladay for allegedly seeking thrills, calling him a “moron” and “idiot” for taking the risk.

“He got what he deserved,” Felger declared. “That’s how you’re wired? And that’s how you die? Bon voyage.”

Michael Felger, the co-host of the popular midday 98.5 The Sports Hub talk show “Felger and Mazz,” is facing a wave of criticism because of his 12-minute rant about retired pitcher Roy Halladay’s death during Wednesday’s show.

Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, died Tuesday when the tiny sport plane he was flying crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. The plane, an ICON A5, was made for entry-level pilots like him.

Felger took issue with Halladay for allegedly seeking thrills, calling him a “moron” and “idiot” for taking the risk.

“He got what he deserved,” Felger declared. “That’s how you’re wired? And that’s how you die? Bon voyage.”

 

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49 minutes ago, nucklehead said:

there is now footage of guys filming the plane before the crash because they thought the pilot was doing some crazy flying.    Felger is a clown for those comments.   

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