Pitch Perfect: The Life, Love, and Legacy of Cyril “Cy” Wieser
Story Idea Submitted by Joan Fitzgerald, Life Enrichment Director at Cedarhurst of Highland
Some people live their lives in seasons—but for Cyril ‘Cy’ Wieser, the calendar always came with an extra one: baseball season. Born on April 18, 1930, in Fairmont, North Dakota, Cy was the youngest of thirteen children. “Oh boy,” he laughs. “I just followed in their footsteps. What my parents said, we did.” Being the 13th in line meant learning quickly, playing hard, and knowing there was always someone older to show you the way—a skill that would serve him well on the baseball diamond and in life. Cy’s love story began much the same way as his baseball story—with a spark that quickly grew into a lifetime commitment. He met Lorraine, the love of his life, at a wedding reception. “I thought a lot about her, and I wanted a date,” he remembers.
“She impressed me by the way she danced and looked. She was very kind.” The two married on July 5, 1953, and built a home filled with energy, laughter, and love, raising five children—four sons and one daughter. Family life often centered on the same thing that had always inspired Cy: sports. “Oh boy,” he says with a grin, “playing sports and teaching them sports” was the best part of being a dad. That love of the game started early, thanks to his oldest brother, who played for a city team. “I watched them, and my brother taught me how to throw,” Cy recalls. Before long, he could play any position, but pitching was his favorite. And like so many young players of his era, he had a hero: the legendary Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals.
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