[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 105 (Monday, July 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF JIMMY WARFIELD

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 26, 2002

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition and 
remembrance of Jimmy Warfield. As a trainer with the Cleveland Indians 
since 1971, Mr. Warfield will be remembered for his unrivaled 
dedication to the professional baseball community. But most 
importantly, Mr. Warfield will be remembered as a beloved husband, 
caring father, wonderful son, cherished brother, and an unforgettable 
friend.
  A native of Hershey, Pennsylvania, Mr. Warfield grew to develop a 
strong love not just for baseball, but for Penn Statefootball, one of 
his passions. Though a graduate of Indiana University, he never forgot 
his childhood team, and constantly followed and defended his heroes, 
including Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
  In 1971, Mr. Warfield joined the Cleveland Indians' professional 
baseball organization. For six years he worked as an assistant trainer 
under Head Trainer Paul Spicuzza. Following Mr. Spicuzza's departure 
six years later, Mr. Warfield took the position as Head Trainer, a 
position with which he was honored to hold for twenty-six years. 
Arriving early in the morning, and staying at the field until late at 
night, Mr. Warfield, called ``Bruiser'' by former Indians' manager Pat 
Corrales, and ``Daddy Warbucks'' by former manager Mike Hargrove, not 
only used his skill and experience to help ballplayers recover from 
injury, but he also helped them in their personal lives. He was always 
there to add a soothing word, or a calming piece of advice.
  A tolerant, amiable, and wise man, Mr. Warfield has touched hundreds 
of lives. Though he will be greatly missed, his life-- a life dedicated 
to friends and family--is cause for recognition and celebration. Mr. 
Warfield is a man commonly considered to be the most beloved figure in 
the history of the Indians' organization.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of a truly outstanding individual, Jimmy Warfield, whose kind, 
compassionate and thoughtful nature profoundly impacted so many lives, 
in and out of the Indians' clubhouse. His unforgettable spirit will be 
a shining legacy which will live on forever.

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