Larry Hisle

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Ohio native Larry Hisle played five seasons for the Minnesota Twins, from 1973 to 1977.

Hisle was productive during these years, providing power and never dipping below an OPS+ of 111. He played left field and center field in equal measure. In 1977 Hisle led the American League in Ribbies with 119. 

Hisle signed with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1978.

Very well liked across baseball, Hisle retired prior to the 1983 season. From there, Hisle was immediately invited into coaching and staying involved in MLB. 

Heading into 2024, Hisle continues with the Milwaukee Brewers in community youth outreach. 

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Way past his playing career, he was the neighbor of a family friend, and he let me interview him for a school project I did about athletes giving back. It turned into a nearly decade long mentorship and friendship with him and his family. What a gem of a human being