The Pecan Park Eagle

A Tom Keefe Christmas Song

(To the tune of “I’ll be Home for Christmas”)

By Bill McCurdy, Eddie Gaedel Society,

Spokane Chapter # 1 (by way of Houston)

 He – spoke out – in Spokane,

‘Neath the – Christmas tree:

“Please – walk bold – this story’s old,

But it rings true – to me!

“Eddie Gae-del’s – my man!

Deep from his-toe-ree,

“He stood tall – in Browns base ball,

Fulfilling – ageless – themes,

“Games played great – not by height – or weight,

But by – how YOU – face – the ball!

“Christmas Eve – will find us,

At – O’Doherty’s – door,

Safe at home – for Christmas,

On O’D’s – sacred floor,

“And Eddie Gaedel’s – with us,

If only – in – our – dreams!”

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