by..Rene LeRoux..a day ago · New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Fred Pidgeon : A Fond Farewell to a Great Man It is with great sadness that I say farewell to New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Fred Pidgeon, who left us yesterday. Fred was a friend to many, loved by all. Fred grew up in Guilderland, and went to University of Bridgeport on a football scholarship. But Baseball was Freds sport and was he good ! One of the best hitters in New York State history, Fred could hit ! Line Drives sprayed all over the field. I don't think i ever got Fred out once. He could wake up out of a sound sleep at 3 a.m. and get a hit. he played the game with joy . Even the opponents had to like Fred. I am having a memorial service at the HALL this Saturday at 1 p.m. 45 Harrison St, Gloversville, NY, where Freds induction plaque hangs on the Induction Wall. Call us at 518-877-5170 if you have any questions Everyone is invited to say a few words, tell a few stories and celebrate this wonderful man !
I'm very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. I knew him for a dozen or more years in regular season play, but really got to know him in Cap Division ball when he was playing in his sunset years.
Fred would show up for Saturday or Sunday contests brimming with life and loud, excited noises. He was really happy just to be on the diamond. Happy, too, to just sit and talk about the game.
