This was one of the hardest news I have had to hear in a very long time. I knew Jimmy from the time he entered CDMSBL. We played together, against one another and played in Florida several times together. This news was especially hard for me because I had just spoken to Jimmy the day before his passing when he called and told me he wanted to play for my new 47+ Yankees team and I was especially excited in having a talented player and nice, fun guy on the team. In fact he asked me if he could play in a scrimage game with our Florida team this past Sunday. Unfortunately the only event that day would be his wake. I'll miss Jimmy as I have missed Billy Jones and Dave Doak.... all nice guys who happened to be talented ball players and loved the game.
I am dedicating our Florida Tournament for Jimmy Jordan and he will be our 15th man. We will play hard for him. Also the 47+ Yankees will dedicate their season in his name.
Your in a better world Jimmy so "Let's Play Ball".
