RIP Red Sox "Lifetime" Scout Chuck Koney

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Start date Oct 16, 2015

bsj

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Oct 16, 2015

Koney was once considered the heir to Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr at second base. He batted .277 in the minor leagues. But he was visiting his native Chicago when a hot water tank exploded in the basement of his parents' house. His injuries cost him his right leg.

http://www.brandonsun.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-scout-chuck-koney-former-prospect-given-lifetime-job-after-accident-has-died-333362571.html?thx=y

Spent 42 years as a scout, ending in 1992.

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RIP Red Sox "Lifetime" Scout Chuck Koney

bsj

Renegade Crazed Genius