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| June 5, 2007 Number 13 15 posts | Miller's - Charlie passed away and Senior Softball has lost a great man! Almost everyone who has played softball has probably played against a Millers (Michigan) team at one time or another. It may never happen again, as Charles 'Charlie' Miller passed away on May 31st. Charlie was 71. He and the Miller's 70 were last seen at the Lansing tournament a few weeks ago. Charlie is in at least one Hall-of-Fame as a sponsor, and has been sponsoring teams for at least the last 35 years. I first played against Miller's when I began playing senior ball in the 60 age group. After five years playing against him, I was fortunate to be asked to join his team when he moved to the 65 division. For a few years he had both a 60 and 65 team. So for five years I had the 'privilege' to be a Miller's player. During that time we only won 160 tournament games while losing 179. Some may consider that as not very good. But the 60+ players who wore the Miller's uniform during those five years will tell you differently. Charlie was great friends with Ken Maas, and the team winning the AA World Series in Palm Springs in 2006 would probably be rated as his biggest thrill. I only wish he had been there to enjoy it. Where was he? He was back in Michigan working (at age 70), so he could pay for another tournament. Charlie just loved the University of Michigan, which was probably obvious to anyone who saw the Maize & Blue uniforms with the Miller's in the same style as the Michigan on the University's uniforms. So Ridge, Terry and Greg have lost one of the people who has meant a great, great deal to Senior Softball. There may never be another one like him. Everyone who knew Charlie knows exactly what I mean when I say 'we have all lost a good friend.' I was lucky to have had the opportunity to play for him. If you did not, you missed something and someone special. God Bless Charlie Miller! |
