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| Long out of print, the 1999 book was free of scandal. Where did the pair like to eat on the road? Hey, it was the real Fred! |
The Kansas City Royals lost an unsung hero this week.
Fred White passed away from cancer at age 76, less than two days after announcing his retirement.
White’s full-time gig as the broadcast partner of Denny Matthews marked the first 25 years of the K.C. franchise.
He was solid, consistent. Forget the bluster and glitz. This was a Midwesterner for a Midwest club. White never dissed the Royals when he was replaced with a younger voice, publicly (even on the air) sticking up for “new guy” Ryan Lefebvre.
White was there for so much Royals history. Sadly, because he wasn’t a fixture in card sets, autograph collectors missed out. I could find only two recorded fan letters on www.sportscollectors.net. Of course, steady Freddy signed both times.
Don’t miss out getting autographs from baseball’s storytellers. Print out a photo. Find a collector online making custom cards. See if you can swap for an extra.
You may wind up with a team-issued card or other bonus for your efforts.
Just don’t wait too long.
Meanwhile, enjoy this heart-felt tribute from Craig Brown at Royals Review.
and….a really nice thing about the Internet….check out broadcasts from other teams, you’ll be glad you did