GatorGrad84 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Just read where "Brother Pete" Leslie passed away on Easter Sunday. What a great guy and one of the better sports officials around. He was an official in VB, SB, and BB for 25 years in NE Texas. Always knowledgeable, professional, and very personable. I will miss talking to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 R. I. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMeowMeow Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 How old was Pete? If this is the same guy I'm thinking of he was an absolute classic! Umpired until he was at least 80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrad84 Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 How old was Pete? If this is the same guy I'm thinking of he was an absolute classic! Umpired until he was at least 80. Not the same guy. Pete was only 54. That's right 54! Not as far off as it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBTS Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Please don't confuse this event with Pete Peters who has called baseball out of the Tyler chapter for over 30 years. Pete retired from baseball this season, but he's alive and kicking! Prayers for Mr. Leslie's family from the Tyler chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMeowMeow Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thanks OBTS for clearing that up. Yes, that is the Pete that I know. Glad to hear that old legend is still alive and kicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeFroman Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 What a class act. He will definitely be missed. My prayers go out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShadowKnows Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Well done Good and Faithful servernt both in life and as a referee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS1988 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Bro. Pete baptised me,married my wife and me,called many softball games that I coached, and gave me some of the best advise I ever got. Played church league basketball and vollyball with him as well. Most recently he was Officiant at my Mothers funeral service. He was a caring and giving man. Heaven just got a great man. R.I.P Bro. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbfan Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Prayers from New Boston. Good and friendly man. What a ref! He will be missed. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsfootballfan Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 R.I.P. Bro Pete!!! We will miss you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runthediveplease Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Always a class act. Had a great time every time Brother Pete came to call games. Sure will miss him. Fantastic guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Bro Pete was a good man, always enjoyed spending time with him at the Tx. High Volleyball Tournament every year. He is in a much better place than we are right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachc45 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Growing up in Daingerfield... I played alot of B-ball and Softball against Brother Pete. Dude could move for a big man. Always a class guy. He will be Missed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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