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The Memphis Tigers baseball organization has lost a friend and founder. Chairman Emeritus and long time Tiger coach Keith Hagan passed away yesterday, April 6, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Heaven has ordered a kelly green pinstripe uniform to fit the small-statured patriarch of the East Memphis Boys Athletic Association. Though diminutive in size, Keith’s life has left a giant footprint on youth baseball in Memphis and the Mid-South. His kindness and generosity will never be forgotten and his legacy will live forever. Visitation – Thursday, April 9th from 5 - 8:00 p.m. Germantown Baptist Church 9450 Poplar Ave - 38139 Funeral Service – Friday, April 10th at 11:00 a.m. Germantown Baptist Church 9450 Poplar Ave - 38139 Keith requested that in lieu of flowers friends could donate to his 18 year old Tiger Team. Details forthcoming.At his request, Coach Hagan will be buried in his #21 Memphis Tiger uniform.
Please click here to read The Commercial Appeal article on Coach Hagan.
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#1: by Brent Mcdowell on 05.16.2009 @ 12:43am CDT
I played for coach in the late 90's and I just want to post some kind word of what it ment to me to play for the TIGERS! I live in Destin FL now with a family of four and want to Thank the Hagans for all the hard work over the years!
God Bless: Brent Mcdowell |
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