Mike Coolbaugh Killed by line drive

[psmachetti]

Just saw this on the Sportscenter crawl this morning and found this online.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070723_1_A1_SENWo62667

The crawl caught my attention when I saw the name Mike Coolbaugh go by because I have his Brewers gamer , then I saw the news that he died after being hit in the head by a line drive while coaching first base. It's awful. Very sad.
Paul

[harpt]

I remember Coolbaugh well. He played for the Brewers in '01 and I had a 20-game package that year.

The Brewers' PA announcer announced his at-bats with great gusto...almost reminding you of the Zink announcing Dr. J at the Spectrum in the 80's.

Thoughts and Prayers to Coolbaugh's family.

[camarokids]

someone is already trying to cash in . A bat just listed.

Here's link and the description:

You are bidding on a broken bat used my the recently deceased Mike Coolbaugh broken during a Cardinals game during his rookie year. Bat has been kept in case, and in a smoke free environment and only taken out for pictures. Coolbaugh's Memorabilia is selling out quick so bid consciously!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mike-Coolbaugh-Broken-Bat-Game-Used_W0QQitemZ110152182155QQihZ001QQcategoryZ60596 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Prayers to all of his family and his unborn child! So sad !

[psmachetti]

I really don't like the practice of collectors selling memorabilia from players because they've passed away. It's a bit morbid.
I would consider giving the jersey to the family if they were interested in having one of his jerseys.
Paul

[aeneas01]

very, very tragic...

frankly, i'm surprised that base coaches aren't required to wear batting helmets during games, especially given how often they concentrate on the runners rather than the batter...