Ellie was a true gentleman of the game of baseball and someone I am proud to have known both on and off the field. I treasure my memories of Ellie trying to sneak up behind me on the field and hug me. Ellie was sorely missed last season - by both friends and fans alike. Peter Angelos should be ashamed for having ignored Ellie's passing. Will Angelos do the right thing and retire his number? Probably not - there's no money in it for him. "Peace" Ellie (that was his way of autographing things to me and countless others).