A Sea Of Red

For most of America, the news that Jose Lima had passed away today probably didn't even raise an eyebrow. But for those who had a chance to experience his personality, it is sad indeed.

This def hit me because his enthusiasm caught my eye as a younger fan. Used to love him. Not to mention we used his face for the Hillcat pitcher in O'Charley's

Age 37 - Heart Attack is not natural for a guy who was in above average shape. This guy got physicals every year while playing, so id like to know if there is going to be an autopsy?

Rocketfan wrote:Age 37 - Heart Attack is not natural for a guy who was in above average shape. This guy got physicals every year while playing, so id like to know if there is going to be an autopsy?

You would be surprised, it happens more often than you think.

A guy who had his best year in '99, one year after the home run race, dies of a massive heart attack at age 37. Hummm.

Still sad to see him gone. He was a great character on the diamond. I actually got a chance to meet him a few years ago when he played for the Tides.

Jose Lima was adored by the Astro fans (even during the year he gave up a gazillion homeruns). Sports would be more enjoyable if more players took his approach to interacting with the fans. This tribute is worth reading to understand a little about Jose.

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs ... e_time.php

I remeber a game when he was with KC where he went out talked to the pitcher on the mound instead of letting the manager pull the pitcher. The guy on the mound proceded to blow it, but I loved his passion for the game and his desire to see his teammates succeed.

There have been a slew of discussions that he was probably in his Mid '40s instead of the 37 he had listed. We are talking about the Dominican after all.