Friends of Percy Squint

[Jason]

I never met him but reading these posts here tells me the kind of person he was. I think we all would like to leave back that kind of legacy. It really is a shame that people like him have to go out this way. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

[BaseballMom]

RIP to an AW celebrity.

I love the shirt he was wearing in the picture. Yankees busters

 

Here's the back...He was passionate in his hatred

 

[Docwaukee]

Chuck,

 

Using this as my avatar. Hope nobody minds. Tribute to Percy Squint

I think it would be nice if we all did for awhile. 

[Blarg]

The last game I attended with Mike.

 

[Tank]

I think it would be nice if we all did for awhile. 

 

great idea. i'm in for the rest of the week.

[Eric]

Tonight's Steak and A Classic Movie night features one of Mike's favorite films of all time, the original Roger Corman Death Race 2000.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Was very sad to hear this news. Although I never met Percy, his personality came through in his posts. Seems like he was a fun guy to hang around. We are poorer for his loss.

Edited November 10, 2014 by Vegas Halo Fan

[Bruce Nye]

Mike contacted me a while back and asked for my address.  I didn't know why.  He sent me some of his baseball cards and never a hint about his battle - that was Mike - no sympathy.  He just added a nice note about being a fan and he thought I might enjoy them.

 

I loved that guy.  Sorely missed.  

[xboom28x]

Dammit!

 

RIP Mike. I enjoyed playing softball with you on Sunday nights all those years. You were fun to be around.

[xboom28x]

I used to play softball with Mike many years ago. He made tournaments fun. I enjoyed him as a teammate. It was great to reconnect with him at Angels Fan Fest softball game 3 years ago. Thanks for being you Mike.

[Chuck]

[LAAMike]

A few years ago Angelswin had a suite rented after the Summer Angelswin get together.  Mike was out of work at the time so I sprung for his ticket.  He was very thankful for this small act.  I will miss you Mike.

[Chuck]

Please PM me all of your PercySquint pics over the years. I'm going to do a little something for all who loved him and will miss him. 

[Richard]

Saddened to hear about this. Condolences to the family and friends of Mike. Percy was one of a kind and one of the best posts to any topic. He will be truly missed.

[Stradling]

Hey you got me in a picture of Percy, that's pretty cool.

[Ohtaniland]

At the Biggest Presser ever....There was Percy. You can see him in the crowd in the bottom right.

 

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

I'm sorry to hear of Mike PS's passing. He definitely was a polarizing figure when i first signed onto the board. I always said he was he one guy I had to meet. I've been fortunate enough to hang, drink, play softball, and golf with a lot of good guys from AW.com. I'm happy to say I met Mike at a fanfest several years ago. Great guy and a nice conversation. Sorry to hear this news

[mancini79]

MLB Network interviewed Percy during Spring Training back in 2010. Trying to find the video online, but looks like MLB.com has removed it

 

 

Edited November 10, 2014 by mancini79

[Troll Daddy]

I lost my sister to cancer this year... terrible way to pass on.

RIP Percy

[Eric]

Today has been a struggle for me. It's hard to believe that I will no longer be able to pick up the phone and call Mike. He was a good friend, and anyone that knows me knows, those words don't come lightly.

 

Thank you all for the kind words about Mike.

 

I'm just thankful that he was able to get many kind words and support from this place before he passed so that he knew as he ventured into the great unknown how truly loved and appreciated he was.

 

To say that he will be missed would be a great understatement of Epic proportion.

 

I was there the first time he was introduced to Angelswin.com in spring training years ago by a couple that sat next to us at the game. Who knew at the time that it would turn out to be a pivitol moment in his life as he found a group of people with just as much passion for the Angels as he had.

 

Thank you, Angelswin, for bringing joy into the life of a man that I am proud to be able to call a true friend.

 

Thank you.

[ScottT]

Always enjoyed my interactions with Mike. Wish there had been more.  He will definitely be missed.  

[mancini79]

Here's a blast from the past with "Squint Fest 2010"

 

http://www.angelswin.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=34272&posts=38&mid=794947&highlight=squint&highlightmode=1&action=search#M794947

[Chuck]

I was able to sit down and have lunch with Mike during Halloween weekend.  My gf and I brought him Spaghetti w/ red sauce from BJ's Restaurant.  It didn't sit well with me to see Mike bald and thin, I wanted to hit cancer over the head repeatedly with a bat.  When I arrived I could see him sitting on the front room recliner playing online poker on his phone.  I've played poker with Mike at a few home games, even at a few AW events. He genuinely loves the game. His dry humor is memorable, honest, and always appreciated by me at the table and at social functions.  As we began eating at the dinner table, I was happy to see he had not lost his appetite.  His conversing skills were still in form, the good ol' Percy with a few painful coughs mixed in from the stupid pos cancer.  He told me a story that I've heard before, but It had been a while and I love to hear refreshers.  

 

He was at the Bellagio back before poker's black friday.  There were big named pros sitting in Bobby's Room (A private glass room in the Bellagio set aside for the big game) playing their normal variety of games. He spotted Gus Hansen in the game, who was a decorated backgammon champion.  Mike (being a backgammon enthusiast himself) walks over and asked the host if he knew where to find backgammon games out here in Vegas.  The host then says, "Gus is big on backgammon, I'm sure I could ask and he'll start a game for you.  I'm thinking he'll play $25k a point"  Mike then replies, "Hmm, $25k... Why doesn't Gus stop being such a tight ass and play me for $100k a point" (*Im sure this was executed with the Percy stare of seriousness)  The host replies while reaching for his phone, "Heh... I'll text him, I'm sure he'll accommodate you."  Mike then stops the host as he's about to type "I'm just kiding, sorry, but thanks"          Mike told this story with a big smile.  He capped it by saying it was the time he almost played Gus for grips of money at backgammon (a fanboys dream) 

 

Mike tells this story much better than I wrote it, I hope I did it justice, Mike.

 

By this point Mike is nearly done with his full serving of spaghetti, while pinpointing that BJ's is great, but they need to work on their garlic bread. "This bread is crunchy as F  and no one needs to eat croutons with a meal, Derek"  He then lights up and offers us desert, Breyers Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.  He told us it was his favorite and after trying it, I can see why. It was absolutely delicious, thanks again Mike. 

 

Throughout the visit there were some emotional points, which I would rather keep between us. Cancer is a POS.

 

We say our good byes.  After a long hug, we make plans to see each other at spring training.  Mike PercySquint Sword still remained confident, positive and strong despite his fear and pain. 

 

I love you, Mike and it was an honor to have shared moments of life with you. 

 

Thank you for sharing, Derek. 

 

I found this picture of you wearing Percy's famous hat. 

 

[Chuck]

MLB Network interviewed Percy during Spring Training back in 2010. Trying to find the video online, but looks like MLB.com has removed it

 

 

 

Sweet. I remember he plugged AngelsWin.com on the air too. 

 

Hope we can find the video.

[BaseballMom]

I found a few friends wearing the hat: