Death of Harmon Killebrew

June 29, 1936 - May 17, 2011
Scottsdale, Arizona | Age 74

Hall of Famer dies at 74
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Teammates, family honor Hall of Famer Killebrew

BOB BAUM, The Associated Press

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Harmon Killebrew's Hall of Fame career as one of the most powerful sluggers baseball has known was merely a subplot to his story as family and friends gathered to say goodbye.

What they recalled most was Killebrew the gentle, caring man who treated all those he encountered with respect.

Several hundred mourners, including past and present...

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