Sad news from Ann Arbor, MI. Jim 'Diamond' Moore passed today
March 5, 2016
Ann Arbor, MI - Sad news from Ann Arbor, MI. Jim 'Diamond' Moore passed away today.
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Sad news via Kyle Beane:
Sad news from Ann Arbor, MI. Jim 'Diamond' Moore passed away this morning. Jim played out of Ann Arbor in the '70s and '80s before starting a coaching/managing career that concluded with the Midland Explorers from 1994 through 2000.
Under Jim, the Explorers had their highest finishes in the program's history at the ISC (4th in 1998) and ASA Major (2nd in 1998 and 1999).
I'll share the obituary and funeral details when they are available.
5 March 2016
Moore, James B. 12/29/1939 - 3/2/2016 Ann Arbor, Michigan James B Moore, 77, of Ann Arbor, MI passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the University of Michigan Hospital.
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Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Jim was the son of Bert and Esther Moore. Jim was known for his accomplishments on the ball field and was known as "Diamond Jim" to his many friends, teammates and players. Jim was a great player himself, but also a coach, manager and mentor to his players. He took his teams to many different states and Canada with much success among them as assistant coach of the 99 Pan Am Team.
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Jim had several jobs during his lifetime, one as manager of the Elks Club on Main Street of Ann Arbor, but his favorite was undoubtedly when he was on the radio doing color for Michigan basketball and sharing his knowledge of all athletes.
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Jim served his country in the United States Army. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and longtime companion, Kathy Dubois. Jim and Kathy were avid Theater fans and enjoyed many live performances. Jim will be missed and is survived by several cousins.
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A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Wastenong Memorial Park, 3117 Whitmore Lake Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Michigan Parkinson's Foundation, 30400 Telegraph, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 or the
charity of your choice
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