Sad news - R.I.P. Spritze - Page 2

Eckstein 4 Prez · 12-18-2020, 09:08 AM

I just want to echo what others have said. He was a kind, patient guy who did so much to improve the game I’ve spent so much of my life with. He’ll be missed by me and by many others. Condolences to his friends and family.

rjl518 · 12-18-2020, 09:43 AM

RIP. I do remember reading his posts. He will be missed by all.

Nick Soulis · 12-18-2020, 08:23 PM

Wow, just incredibly sad news. As solely a historical player, I cant tell you how much his work brought enjoyment for me.

Deepest sympathy to his loved ones.

stl jason · 12-18-2020, 09:11 PM

RIP Spritze

maybe along with dedicating v22 in his honor, put in a visual addition to the default stadium (perhaps something on the outfield wall or scoreboard)

dewelar · 12-18-2020, 10:00 PM

Very tragic news. I can honestly say that without his help and explanations of how things worked, I would have given up on OOTP several versions ago. Another addition to the long, sad legacy of 2020.

Eddie Paxil · 12-18-2020, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stl jason

RIP Spritze

maybe along with dedicating v22 in his honor, put in a visual addition to the default stadium (perhaps something on the outfield wall or scoreboard)

^ This. Spritze was a legend in this community. Rest In Peace sir.

low · 12-19-2020, 11:05 AM

Sorry to hear. RIP, Spritze.

Tiger Fan · 12-19-2020, 11:17 AM

I am not a person who shows much emotion but a tear cones to my eye each team I read a new post in this thread. I never met Chuck, never actually talked to him but I feel from our interactions on this board and our shared love of historical play that I knew him very well and we had an awful lot in common. He did so much to enhance my enjoyment of OOTP over the past two decades and will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his family.

Bobbyraz49 · 12-19-2020, 11:44 AM

May the good Lord bless him, his family, and his friends.

blubbla · 12-19-2020, 02:17 PM

Sad to hear. I know much of what he helped with made my usual annual trips through history that much better. RIP.

BMW · 12-19-2020, 09:22 PM

I will miss him. He will always share a common bond with everyone in the OOTP community and in baseball in general - those who have a deep love and admiration for the history of the game and who want to keep it alive.

jaysdailydose · 12-20-2020, 12:46 AM

I just returned to the community in the past few days, and I just saw this post this evening.

I never met Chuck personally, but he was a truly kind guy and had an awesome personality -- and did many great things for us who have played Historical games all through this game's life. I used his DB's for countless historical setups, and coming back to the community to this news is SO very sad.

I want to leave heartfelt condolences from our family to his family, friends, and loved ones -- and there were many, for sure. Rest in Peace, Sir.

<3

Cryomaniac · 12-20-2020, 07:04 AM

Very sad to hear. I don't post here all that often these days (except to occasionally share random ideas that come into my head), but Spritze was a fixture of the site.

Germaniac · 12-20-2020, 07:26 AM

Very sad news. R.I.P. Chuck and thank you for all you did for this game

ashantewarrier · 12-20-2020, 11:40 AM

Oh man...so sorry to hear this. Spritze was on here as long as I can remember. He was one of the originals. Rest in peace.. ��

pstrickert · 12-20-2020, 12:34 PM

Every person is unique; but some people, like Chuck, are more unique than others. May he rest in peace.

The_Offspring187 · 12-20-2020, 03:14 PM

I havent played historical in many years but I've been on and off these boards since around 2001. I saw many intelligent posts and many contributions from Spritze over the years. I am truly sorry to his family for the loss they have suffered. If he was half the guy around the house as he was on here, his family got a treat every day being around him.

RIP Spritze.

The Game · 12-20-2020, 04:01 PM

Does anyone know who his favorite player was and is there a facegen of him anywhere? i want to honor him by putting him in the 2035 MLB draft. Andreas, Marcus & Kev24Fan have all appeared in my league already as Nettles, Maddux & Eddie Collins. Eventually i will ask more to join my league.

jack805td · 12-20-2020, 07:15 PM

I never got to speak with him but I did note what he contributed to his friends.
God Bless him and his family. Rest in Peace.

Recte44 · 12-20-2020, 08:08 PM

So sad to hear this. Rest in peace, Chuck.

12-18-2020, 09:08 AM	#21
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	I just want to echo what others have said. He was a kind, patient guy who did so much to improve the game I’ve spent so much of my life with. He’ll be missed by me and by many others. Condolences to his friends and family. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

12-18-2020, 09:43 AM	#22
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,242	RIP. I do remember reading his posts. He will be missed by all. __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3

12-18-2020, 09:11 PM	#24
stl jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,112	RIP Spritze maybe along with dedicating v22 in his honor, put in a visual addition to the default stadium (perhaps something on the outfield wall or scoreboard) __________________ Beer League dynasty thread - knock 'em back!

12-19-2020, 11:05 AM	#27
low Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 5,979	Sorry to hear. RIP, Spritze. __________________ My fictional team logos and uniforms

12-19-2020, 11:17 AM	#28
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,739	I am not a person who shows much emotion but a tear cones to my eye each team I read a new post in this thread. I never met Chuck, never actually talked to him but I feel from our interactions on this board and our shared love of historical play that I knew him very well and we had an awful lot in common. He did so much to enhance my enjoyment of OOTP over the past two decades and will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his family. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

12-18-2020, 08:23 PM	#23
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,148	Wow, just incredibly sad news. As solely a historical player, I cant tell you how much his work brought enjoyment for me. Deepest sympathy to his loved ones.

12-18-2020, 10:00 PM	#25
dewelar Major Leagues Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 361	Very tragic news. I can honestly say that without his help and explanations of how things worked, I would have given up on OOTP several versions ago. Another addition to the long, sad legacy of 2020.

12-19-2020, 11:44 AM	#29
Bobbyraz49 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 911	May the good Lord bless him, his family, and his friends.

12-19-2020, 02:17 PM	#30
blubbla Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Herscher, IL Posts: 2,457	Sad to hear. I know much of what he helped with made my usual annual trips through history that much better. RIP.

12-19-2020, 09:22 PM	#31
BMW Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,030	I will miss him. He will always share a common bond with everyone in the OOTP community and in baseball in general - those who have a deep love and admiration for the history of the game and who want to keep it alive. __________________

12-20-2020, 12:46 AM	#32
jaysdailydose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,325	I just returned to the community in the past few days, and I just saw this post this evening. I never met Chuck personally, but he was a truly kind guy and had an awesome personality -- and did many great things for us who have played Historical games all through this game's life. I used his DB's for countless historical setups, and coming back to the community to this news is SO very sad. I want to leave heartfelt condolences from our family to his family, friends, and loved ones -- and there were many, for sure. Rest in Peace, Sir. <3 __________________ Manager - Motor City Marshals Perfect Manager/Discord Name: jaysdailydose

12-20-2020, 07:04 AM	#33
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,903	Very sad to hear. I don't post here all that often these days (except to occasionally share random ideas that come into my head), but Spritze was a fixture of the site. __________________

12-20-2020, 07:26 AM	#34
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,058	Very sad news. R.I.P. Chuck and thank you for all you did for this game __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

12-20-2020, 11:40 AM	#35
ashantewarrier Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somerset, NJ via Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,301	Oh man...so sorry to hear this. Spritze was on here as long as I can remember. He was one of the originals. Rest in peace.. �� __________________ "I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being." -Jackie Robinson, #42 Brooklyn Dodgers *"Hitting is better than sex."* - Reggie Jackson

12-20-2020, 12:34 PM	#36
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,404	Every person is unique; but some people, like Chuck, are more unique than others. May he rest in peace.

12-20-2020, 03:14 PM	#37
The_Offspring187 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 479	I havent played historical in many years but I've been on and off these boards since around 2001. I saw many intelligent posts and many contributions from Spritze over the years. I am truly sorry to his family for the loss they have suffered. If he was half the guy around the house as he was on here, his family got a treat every day being around him. RIP Spritze.

12-20-2020, 04:01 PM	#38
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Does anyone know who his favorite player was and is there a facegen of him anywhere? i want to honor him by putting him in the 2035 MLB draft. Andreas, Marcus & Kev24Fan have all appeared in my league already as Nettles, Maddux & Eddie Collins. Eventually i will ask more to join my league. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

12-20-2020, 07:15 PM	#39
jack805td Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 13	I never got to speak with him but I did note what he contributed to his friends. God Bless him and his family. Rest in Peace.

12-20-2020, 08:08 PM	#40
Recte44 Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 2,805	So sad to hear this. Rest in peace, Chuck. __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, The Brewster Baseball Association- fictional league (JOIN NOW)