Ernie Harwell's good bye

I originally had this at the end of Week 24's update, but it deserves it's own spot.

Here is a wrap up of some of the tributes for Mr. Harwell as well as what he said in his own words.

Ernie said his farewell this past Wednesday. He knows that he won't be able to say good-bye later, so he did it now. There have been many tributes from all over baseball- Detroit News, Freep, USA Today. Major League Baseball will name one of their production studios after him.

Here is his speech to the fans at Comerica Wednesday night.
Here is his talk to the media that night.
Here he is on the Huge Show.

Here is how he ended his final regular broadcast in 2002. (thanks to USA Today)

"And rather than good-bye, please allow me to say thank you. Thank you for letting me be part of your family. Thank you for taking me with you to that cottage up north, to the beach, the picnic, your work place and your backyard.

"Thank you for sneaking your transistor under the pillow as you grew up loving the Tigers. Now I might have been a small part of your life. But you have been a very large part of mine. And it's my privilege and honor to share with you the greatest game of all."

Mr. Harwell you have certainly been a very big part of many of our lives. We thank you.