Yesterday, a true gentleman ballist left this world. Dan "Sweet Tooth" Lyon passed away. Sweet Tooth is a member of the Cincinnati Buckeye Base Ball Club. From the first time that I played against Sweet Tooth, I knew that he was a true ballist. He knew what it meant to be a gentleman ballist and understood that the game is played for fun and not competition.
Sweet Tooth was such a positive influence in the base ball community. I am sure that he made same amount of positive impact outside of the base ball community, as well. He was always the first to congratulate another ballist on a great hit or a fine fielding play.
I saw Sweet Tooth back in November and he had a very positive outlook on life. He knew he had a fight ahead of him, but he was taking it on as positively as he could. Dan can never be replaced in the vintage base ball community, but he will always be remembered.
We can always strive to be the best gentleman ballist that we can be, however, nobody will come close to my friend Dan "Sweet Tooth" Lyon. Three Cheers for the finest ball player I have had the opportunity to be on the field with.
Enjoy playing on the true field of dreams in heaven, Sweet Tooth, and save a game of catch for me.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Vintage Ballist
(Pops Wiegmann- Huntington Champion Hill Toppers Base Ball Club)
Two years ago I set out to build a vintage team in the shadow of the two Cincinnati teams that were already established. I knew for sure that it was a daunting task as the Buckeyes and Red Stockings certainly wouldn't want another club edging in on their turf. To my amazement it was completely the opposite. Along with a couple other key members of the Cincinnati Base Ball Club, Dan "Sweet Tooth" Lyon was as encouraging as he was generous in his offering of information and resources. On the field he was the true gentleman ballist, quick with a congratulatory handshake and a ready smile. Post game, Dan was great to hang out with. Personable, knowledgeable and funny. He was a fine gentleman that will be truly missed.
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Dan will be missed. Thanks to you both for your entries about Dan.
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