Former Cardinal Coolbaugh killed by line drive

by roebirds on Jul 23, 2007 12:04 PM EDT

Tulsa Drillers coach Mike Coolbaugh died Sunday night after being struck in the head by a line drive as he stood in the first-base coach's box during a Texas League game with the Arkansas Travelers...

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/23/national/main3087644.shtml?source=mostpop_story

I remember Coolbaugh coming up for a brief stay years back, the guy was a year younger than me with 2 small kids. What a tragedy in an already tragic year. RIP Mike.

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And his wife

is expecting their third child in October. Very, very sad.

by cardsgirl95 on Jul 23, 2007 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

jeese this is a bad year for the cardinals

bing devine died, so did hancock, and now coolbaugh?

Por Que!?

by kyle man on Jul 23, 2007 1:29 PM EDT reply actions

Memorial Fund Set Up...

Here are the details. I won't make any speeches, just do what you can.

COOLBAUGH MEMORIAL FUND ESTABLISHED

July 23, 2007 - "The entire Drillers family is devastated by last night's terrible tragedy," said team President Chuck Lamson. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Coolbaugh family, but especially to his wife Mandy and sons Joseph and Jacob."

Lamson added, "The Coolbaughs have been a big part of our organization, with both Mike and his brother Scott playing for us. I know that Mike was very excited to become a coach and to begin this new chapter in his baseball career. Even in his short stint with us this year, he had provided a very positive influence on our club."

"We also want to ask that everyone please respect the team's privacy at this difficult and trying time," said Lamson.

Lamson also announced that the Drillers and Spirit Bank have set up a memorial fund to benefit the Coolbaugh family. Checks can be made payable to the Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Fund and sent to:

Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Fund
c/o Spirit Bank
1800 S. Baltimore Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74119

Donations can also be made in person at any Tulsa area Spirit Bank location.

All proceeds collected will go directly to the Coolbaugh family. Spirit Bank began the fund with a $5,000 donation.

The Drillers game scheduled for Monday night in Wichita has been postponed by the Texas League. A decision will be made later on when the team's next game will be played.

Funeral arrangements for Coolbaugh are still pending.

by Brock20 on Jul 24, 2007 9:38 AM EDT reply actions