Book of Memories for Meredith W. "Spud" Murray

Story shared: Ft. Lauderdale Snapper

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:56:18 EDT

I met Spud in 1961. I had just turned 10yrs old and my parents moved us from Media, Pa. to Ft. Lauderdale for a better climate since my brother couldnt shake pneumonia. I just started playing baseball in little league and was making new friends. The Yankees trained there and here is the story. My grandmother Emma Gillespie, we called her nana came to visit us from Media and asked me if I remember Mrs. Murray the lady I babysat for because I took you several times with me. I did remember her but the not the child she watched. She said that Spud Murray was her son and hes down here in Ft Lauderdale with the Yankees training. She said that he had some time and would like me to take him fishing. Of course I said yes ! He came over and I took him to the intercostal fishing and darn if he did catch a good size snapper. Long story we took it home and mom cooked it up for him. In turn, I got to meet the stars that year 1961. Watched the practice session that day and got a ball signed by the starting line up. What a story a 10 year old had. Spud, at that time was the nicest grown up I ever met and he was always in my memories. Tom Gillespie

Story shared: My Stepfather

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:35:27 EDT

I called him Merve. Almost a teenager and too shy to call him Dad I made up Merve from Merideth. He was mine and my two sisters and one brother's stepfather for more than seven years. My Nana said he brought me out of my shell. She said I did not talk much until Spud came into our lives. He and I would kid around. He would put his thumb in his mouth and pretend to blow up his muscle. One trip to "The Hunting Camp", with just he and I riding together in his truck, we had a conversation using only sill nonsense words the whole way. We laughed and laughed. He had the best laugh. Spud taught me how to slurp raw clams, crack crabs, how to ride the waves in the ocean, and how to fish. Every April on my birthday he would give me a license and we would go fishing very early in the morning the first day trout season opened. He was a lot of fun! Thank God for Great Memories!

Story shared: Cousin Spud

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:13:25 EDT

I had the opportunity to visit with Spud several times throughout my lifetime, although those visits were many years apart. He was just fun to be around. He had many stories to tell, and could keep you interested in hearing them for many hours. I still have the autographed ball he sent to my Dad, for me, during the 1968 season. Now the M&M&M boys are back together. Mantle, Maris, and Murray. R.I.P. Spud

Story shared: Stuff About Spud

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:47:57 EDT

Please use this link to reach my page of memories about Spud with reader comments: http://www.janicemcauwelsphd.com/blog.htm?post=591157

Photo shared: Judith & David with Spud 2009 Hebron

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:22:43 EDT

Story shared: Belly Laugh

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:01:53 EDT

Uncle Meredith came to visit us in Puerto Rico back in the 60's while he was there with the ball team. He was at our house for dinner and telling stories. I don't remember all the details but it involved Uncle Leroy and a 'Me-hee for Yoohoo' tee shirt he was wearing. The adults were laughing so hard they were crying. I had never seen my Dad laugh so hard! That memory has stuck forever.

Photo shared: Spud in broadcast booth @ Shorebird's Game Salisbury MD

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:55:50 EDT

Photo shared: Spud with cousins Howard & David Grise 2009

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:48:03 EDT

Photo shared: Spud visiting cousin Howard Grise 2009

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:45:05 EDT

Photo shared: 1961 Yankees Spud Top Row 3rd fr Rt

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:42:41 EDT

Photo shared: Spud with Red Barber

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:28:13 EDT

Condolence From Sherridan & Bert Culbertson

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:45:46 EDT

We were so saddened to hear of your father's passing. He is an angel in heaven & once again pitching to the great NY Yankees of all times. I bet he is all healed & pitching unbelievably! We hope all the memories you have will help you through this hard time. Our heart, thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. We love you! ~Bert, Sherridan, Paige & Keagan

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Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:54:25 EDT

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Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:12:32 EDT

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Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:43:39 EDT

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Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:29:14 EDT

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Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:28:38 EDT