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Wilson Fike Baseball Coach Will Flowers

Discussion in 'Baseball' started by Grayben, Jan 15, 2008.

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  1. Jan 15, 2008 at 2:42 PM #1
    Grayben

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    Coach Flowers had a mild stroke this morning and is currently at the Pitt County Hospital in Greenville, NC. Not much news right now. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
     
  2. Jan 15, 2008 at 2:44 PM #2
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    Best wishes

    A great guy. I wish him a speedy recovery as I know he is looking forward to this season.
     
  3. Jan 15, 2008 at 2:49 PM #3
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    One of the best people in baseball.Will gave me my first state games job back in 96 and worked with he and Danny Weaver and Bruce Proctor-we had a blast.Hope you are doing well and you have my prayers Will.
     
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    Will is a first-class person. We have been friends for many years. I am very sorry to hear this. I pray everything will be alright.
     
  5. Jan 15, 2008 at 3:54 PM #5
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    Grayben- please pass on my thoughts and prayers to the coach and his family. I pray for a speedy recovery
     
  6. Jan 15, 2008 at 3:59 PM #6
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    Dang, I played for Fike back in late 80s and have always admired Coach Flowers. Not only is is a great coach, he can also keep one heck of a baseball field. My prayers are with him.
     
  7. Jan 15, 2008 at 4:47 PM #7
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    Coach Flowers

    is a great guy and wonderfull baseball coach. Please let him know we are all thinking of him and praying for his recovery as well.
     
  8. Jan 16, 2008 at 10:36 AM #8
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    update

    Appears it may not be as bad as originally thought, but can't say for sure at this time. Running tests at Pitt Hospital and should know more very soon. I'm hearing he has full use of arms and legs and a full recovery is expected. Again, will know more shortly. Right about the field, he keeps it up nicely and I think would rather be there working on the field than anywhere else. We all know, don't bother him while he's on that lawnmower!
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2008 at 8:32 AM #9
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    1/17/08 Update

    Some of Fike's players went to see Coach Flowers at Pitt last night and advised he shook all of their hands (grip is good), smiled profusely, but speech is slurred and difficult as expected. Still running tests and could possibly be released over the weekend. No idea about time frame for full recovery. Also, no definite word on whether it was mild or mini stroke, but for certain something went wrong. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
     
  10. Jan 17, 2008 at 10:57 PM #10
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    Praying for Coach Flowers... fine coach and man!! Please keep him in our prayers!!
     
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