Talk:Hawk Taylor -- Still A Super Man/@comment-75.64.132.123-20120612134750

Hawk provided me with one of my great youth experiences. Being from Metropolis and knowing Hawk and Mr. Fred Bonifield (who made arrangements), I had the opportunity to stay with Hawk and his roommate, Bob Shaw, one weekend when the Braves were in St. Louis. Well, I was just out of high school and Hawk treated me like a king. I ate with some of the players at the hotel, including Spahn, and was able to mingle in the Braves' dressing room while they were getting ready for a Sunday doubleheader. An incredible experience and one that will never be forgotten. I feel fortunate that was able to visit with Hawk the past couple of years at gatherings of baseball 'fan'atics at a friend's house in Murray, Ky. A true Metropolis icon will be missed. John Haddock - Memphis (& Metropolis)