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  1. 02-11-2011, 10:47 AM #1
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    OT: The legendary Ernie Tyler passes at age 86

    Ernie Tyler, the longtime Orioles’ umpires’ attendant known for his tireless work ethic and sly sense of humor, died late last night, a team official confirmed.

    Tyler was 86.

    A local legend, Tyler once worked 3,819 consecutive home games at Memorial Stadium and Camden Yards, from Opening Day 1960 to July 27, 2007.

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  2. 02-11-2011, 10:52 AM #2
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    Re: OT: The legendary Ernie Tyler passes at age 86

    My mom actually lives next door to him and is very close to the family.
    Sad when anyone passes but 86 good years, majority of them doing a job you love? Can't ask for much more from a life.
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    Re: OT: The legendary Ernie Tyler passes at age 86

    It's a sad day. RIP Ernie Tyler.
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    Re: OT: The legendary Ernie Tyler passes at age 86

    Bill O'Donnell.
    Cal Sr.
    Chuck Thompson.
    Rex Barney.
    Elrod Hendricks.
    Ernie Tyler.


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    Re: OT: The legendary Ernie Tyler passes at age 86

    Quote Originally Posted by camdenyard View Post
    Bill O'Donnell.
    Cal Sr.
    Chuck Thompson.
    Rex Barney.
    Elrod Hendricks.
    Ernie Tyler.
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    Re: OT: The legendary Ernie Tyler passes at age 86

    Quote Originally Posted by camdenyard View Post
    Bill O'Donnell.
    Cal Sr.
    Chuck Thompson.
    Rex Barney.
    Elrod Hendricks.
    Ernie Tyler.
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