Little known fact about Harmon Kilebrew
Interesting fact about Mr. Kilebrew. I recall his nickname was Killer or Hammerin' Harmon but what most don't realize is that his baptized name was actually Harmony. His mother desperately wanted a girl and when she realized she had a boy, she decided to name him Harmony to sate her desire for a daughter and to declare she was at peace, or harmony, with her little boy.
Surprisingly, she was unaware of her son's athletic prowess and made him devote countless hours to the banjo. She felt it would be appropriate considering his name and he actually became quite an accomplished guitarist and harmonica player. But baseball was his passion and although he will forever be known as Killer, those who knew him best will remember him as the sweet little boy with the pretty name.
Surprisingly, she was unaware of her son's athletic prowess and made him devote countless hours to the banjo. She felt it would be appropriate considering his name and he actually became quite an accomplished guitarist and harmonica player. But baseball was his passion and although he will forever be known as Killer, those who knew him best will remember him as the sweet little boy with the pretty name.
