Ernie Harwell

There are times when words cannot tell a story. This is especially ironic when the subject is someone who used words so very magically to enlighten an audience. When Ernie Harwell passed away Tuesday, we found ourselves at that crossroad.

What can you say about someone who said it all? He lived life well and did his job at a level far above the ability of most men. Ernie was clever and straightforward, painting pictures of ball games from inside little transistor radios all over Michigan, and much of the United States. When Ernie spoke, you were there.

There have been and will be uncountable and well deserved tributes to this icon of Michigan. When everyone shares such great experiences as we all did over the many summers Ernie created baseball for us, how can we not talk about them over and over?

God bless you, Ernie. You have earned your reward.