Larry Rindero - 2024
Larry Gordon Rindero was born in small town Saskatchewan, surrounded by extended family and quickly became aware of the merits of teamwork. His early days demonstrated a strong desire for competition and action. Where better to display these skills than the brown grass of an open field in spring or a frozen surface come winter.
All this activity required interaction with others. The characteristics of working together to accomplish something remained the same, only the grip of the tool changed. Hands formed to caress the large dowel type structure of a baseball bat reformed to grasping a two dimensional implement later in the year.
His skill level quickly brought him local prominence but not unnoticed was another grasp; that of knowledge. Exuding both athleticism and scholastic abilities was a powerful combination to succeed in several walks of life. Relocating to Alberta allowed Larry to “take his talents elsewhere”. He excelled at the highest level in many sports culminating in a NAIT hockey scholarship, wrapping up “Rookie of the Year” in obviously his first season.
Larry’s love of summer and lure of baseball never faltered but now his focus changed. It was still participation but now it was guiding others. He took pride in being able to pass on his learned skills to his family and to the community coaching with SAMBA. His early observation of the value of what teamwork accomplishes and where it leads to never left him. Larry fueled this desire with involving himself in appropriate coaching clinics to better impart his knowledge. His ability to deal with mankind certainly wasn’t hampered by his professional occupation as a Geologist and instructor, dealing daily with assisting others. Some unwarranted physical ailments were not to take away from this penchant either.
Time changes many things. Larry’s passion for life ended too soon. His passion for baseball will endure aided by the acknowledgement of his lifestyle and efforts and the now newly penned Larry Rindero Memorial Tournament.
