Los Angeles Dodgers remember Duke Snider for his humble generosity
Los Angeles Dodgers’ great, Duke Snider, recently passed away in Escondido, California. The 84-year-old veteran, who did so much for the franchise in the early years, left a mark on everyone in the organization and Major League Baseball. The centre fielder
was remembered recently by many greats in the sport. The baseball man was remembered by many as the Duke of Flatbush.
One of the leading qualities of the player was his generosity on the field. Snider was not only known for his devotion, he was also considered an unofficial leader of the group. His former team-mate, Don Newcombe, who currently is a special advisor to the
Dodgers’ owner and chairman, Frank McCourt, took the opportunity to talk about him in the gleaming light.
"When all the names that made Dodger history are listed -- and I hope I'm on that list -- Duke Snider will be right there at the top with all the greats that made the Dodgers such a spectacular organization that it is today," said Newcombe.
Newcombe went on to say that Snider was almost at the helm of an assist. He always did the best job on the plate and in the outfield. Don shot it down in a single try. Duke was always a phenomenal player, a great man and outstanding thoughts. He ended his
conversation by saying that his thoughts were with the family.
"Duke Snider was a great human being, an extraordinary Hall of Fame player and an integral part of Dodger history, winning the World Series in both Brooklyn and Los Angeles," Commissioner Bud Selig said.
Selig went on to comment on Snider by saying that the Dodgers’ legend was part of a special era that casted the likes of Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. He and the two mentioned names went on to form New York City’s formidable rulers in the out-field position.
Selig went on to complement Snider by saying that he went over to Los Angeles when the Dodgers had shifted their franchise to the west coast to be part of a new baseball regime.
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