For those who remember him.
A really good man, and my friend, passed away today.
A loss to all young players in Puerto Rico.
Rest in Peace Vic.
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There was a great show recently about Latin Players in baseball history. Until I saw that I never knew how good Vic Power was.
He will be missed.
He will be missed.
A very sad day.
His fielding alone was worth the price of admission. He was as talented at first base as anyone that ever played th game.
His fielding alone was worth the price of admission. He was as talented at first base as anyone that ever played th game.
Found this on this on the internet regarding Vic Power’s sense of humor…..
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Power always tried to maintain his sense of humor. While passing through segregated Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1950s, he was informed by a restaurant waitress that, "we don't serve Negroes." "That's OK. I don't eat them," Power replied. When complimented by a fan for his on-field "color," Vic responded, "Thank you. My parents had a lot of color, too." Explaining his prematurely-bald head as well as his propensity for being hit with pitched balls, Power quipped, "That is from getting hit in the head so much. It has stopped the circulation."
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Power always tried to maintain his sense of humor. While passing through segregated Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1950s, he was informed by a restaurant waitress that, "we don't serve Negroes." "That's OK. I don't eat them," Power replied. When complimented by a fan for his on-field "color," Vic responded, "Thank you. My parents had a lot of color, too." Explaining his prematurely-bald head as well as his propensity for being hit with pitched balls, Power quipped, "That is from getting hit in the head so much. It has stopped the circulation."
Sorry to hear the news. I grew up being a Vic Powers fan in Akron,Ohio. Next
to Rocky(Colavito) he was my favorite player for the Indians.
My brother and I would take turns being Rocky or Vic when we played "indian"
ball in the streets of North Hill-Little Italy not far from Cuyahoga Falls.
Rocky would point his bat right at the pitcher before every pitch, Vic's trademark was to lean over the plate and hold the bat out with his left hand
and push it so it would swing back and forth like a pendulum on a clock. Those of you who watched him know what I'm saying. Above average hitter and
excellent fielder.
We need more players like him today.
to Rocky(Colavito) he was my favorite player for the Indians.
My brother and I would take turns being Rocky or Vic when we played "indian"
ball in the streets of North Hill-Little Italy not far from Cuyahoga Falls.
Rocky would point his bat right at the pitcher before every pitch, Vic's trademark was to lean over the plate and hold the bat out with his left hand
and push it so it would swing back and forth like a pendulum on a clock. Those of you who watched him know what I'm saying. Above average hitter and
excellent fielder.
We need more players like him today.
In addition to being a very entertaining and charming person and a very good baseball player - Vic did alot for many kids who needed help and couldnt afford spit.
He did it with no hype and no BS.
He just did it.
He did it with no hype and no BS.
He just did it.
Vic Power
http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/P/vic-power.shtml
Vic Power: "Power to the People"
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/library/columns/rw_040707.htm
Worked a baseball tour with Vic a few years ago, one of the funniest and most knowledgable person I have met. he gonna be missed alot
http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/P/vic-power.shtml
Vic Power: "Power to the People"
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/library/columns/rw_040707.htm
Worked a baseball tour with Vic a few years ago, one of the funniest and most knowledgable person I have met. he gonna be missed alot
Very sad indeed. Moc1 describes Vic's unique, pendulum warmup swing well. Rocky and Vic---two of my childhood favorites growing up in Cleveland. I feel very old today.
Condolences to you, itsinthegame, on the loss of your good friend.
Condolences to you, itsinthegame, on the loss of your good friend.
and the last man to steal home twice in a single game
Vic Power...Good Player...Better man.
May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace.