Durango53
09-10-2003, 11:26 AM
Wilbur Snapp, 'Three Blind Mice' organist, dies:
Wilbur Snapp, a minor league baseball organist who drew national attention after an umpire ejected him for playing "Three Blind Mice," died at 83.
Snapp died Saturday at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in South Pasadena, Fla.
Snapp played "Three Blind Mice" during a game in 1985 after what he thought was a bad call against the Clearwater Phillies at Jack Russell Stadium. Not amused, the ump pointed up at the organist, then thumbed him out of the game.
Snapp's ejection brought phone calls from around the country. Weatherman Willard Scott mentioned it on NBC's "Today" show, and Paul Harvey talked about it on his syndicated radio program. Fans sought his autograph, and he signed it "Wilbur Snapp, Three Blind Mice organist."
Wilbur Snapp, a minor league baseball organist who drew national attention after an umpire ejected him for playing "Three Blind Mice," died at 83.
Snapp died Saturday at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in South Pasadena, Fla.
Snapp played "Three Blind Mice" during a game in 1985 after what he thought was a bad call against the Clearwater Phillies at Jack Russell Stadium. Not amused, the ump pointed up at the organist, then thumbed him out of the game.
Snapp's ejection brought phone calls from around the country. Weatherman Willard Scott mentioned it on NBC's "Today" show, and Paul Harvey talked about it on his syndicated radio program. Fans sought his autograph, and he signed it "Wilbur Snapp, Three Blind Mice organist."