The winner of three national championships with the Wildcats, Kindall's impact on the baseball world reached far further than Tucson. A former collegiate star at Minnesota and a major leaguer for nine seasons, Kindall positively influenced too many to count.
His impact was felt Sunday night after he passed when condolences poured in on social media. We collected some various posts, which paid tribute to Coach Kindall.
a true legend at Arizona who not only built a powerhouse, but created an atmosphere of family. Sending my condolences and prayers to his family, friends and former players #BearDown #RIPCoachKindall https://t.co/8yFo5XPwDv
— Mark Melancon (@Mark_Melancon_) December 25, 2017
Rest in peace, Coach Jerry Kindall. One of the giants of college baseball - won 3 national titles at @ArizonaBaseball. A true gentleman who always treated everyone with kindness. He was very good to me when I was a kid trying to find my way in this business.
— Aaron Fitt (@aaronfitt) December 25, 2017
RIP, coach Kindall. May you enjoy the friendly confines of heaven... https://t.co/6sOptthbN2
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) December 25, 2017
Jerry Kindall was one of the nicest, servant hearted people I've ever met & had the pleasure of working with. Saddened by the news of his passing.
— Dave Pasch (@DavePasch) December 25, 2017
Sending our thoughts and condolences to the entire @ArizonaBaseball family today after the passing of longtime coach Jerry Kindall. #BackThePac
— Cal Baseball (@CalBaseball) December 25, 2017
Our thoughts go out to our comrades over at @ArizonaBaseball and the family, friends and colleagues of the late Jerry Kindall.
— Sun Devil Baseball (@ASU_Baseball) December 25, 2017
He was one of the good ones. pic.twitter.com/6Hiey5M1ua
Every now & then, you are with someone who makes you want to be a better person by just being in their presence. Thank you Coach Kindall for your daily, Godly example. @ArizonaBaseball https://t.co/BysYRRla6T
— Jim Schlossnagle (@TCUSchloss) December 25, 2017
Cool notes about the late Jerry Kindall:
— Eric Sorenson (@Stitch_Head) December 24, 2017
- Last player to hit for cycle in #CWS, 1956, for Minnesota @GopherBaseball
- Coined the phrase "friendly confines of Wrigley Field" as a @Cubs player
- As longtime @ArizonaBaseball coach, he won only 3 conf titles but won 3 nat'l titles pic.twitter.com/6mJRjWRz78
Condolences from @GCU_Baseball to @ArizonaBaseball on passing of Coach Kindall, one of the greatest men I have had the priveledge to know. Man of great character and faith!
— andy stankiewicz (@turntwo17) December 25, 2017
Condolences from @NevadaBaseball to @ArizonaBaseball on the passing of Coach Kindall. Had the honor and privilege to meet coach a few years ago. Rest In Peace Coach.
— TJ Bruce (@tj_bruce) December 25, 2017
Jerry was a terrific man! So sorry to hear the news. Called many games on tv with Jerry over the years and cherished the opportunity to work with and share a booth with a legend. As classy and caring as they come. He was a great man. #RIPCoachKindall https://t.co/kHvARaXhco
— Roxy Bernstein (@roxybernstein) December 25, 2017
Rest in peace, Jerry. A true Arizona baseball legend who will be sorely missed. #RIPCoachKindall https://t.co/Jcu55LiIit
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) December 25, 2017
We lost a great man today! Outstanding Baseball Coach and an even better man! My thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry Kindall's family! Thanks for being a great mentor! #Beardown
— Mike Candrea (@CoachCandreaUA) December 24, 2017
Saddened and stunned to hear of the passing of Jerry Kindall. A friend.a wonderful teammate. A gentle and kind man of deep Christian faith. And a coach that impacted many lives. A life well lived . Condolences to the Kindall family
— Jim Kaat (@KaatJim) December 25, 2017
Jerry Kindall, one of the most revered men in college baseball history and coach at Arizona for 24 years with 3 national titles, passed away this evening. See story at: https://t.co/BaXw2lVsuZ pic.twitter.com/kRAqpgwG1e
— Collegiate Baseball (@CBNewspaper) December 25, 2017
I can always tell how good of a person someone was in their everyday life by the personal nature of people's condolences. Jerry Kindall seems to have so many admirers and stories. We should all strive to have people think that way about us someday.
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) December 25, 2017
The #Gophers mourn the loss of legendary Jerry Kindall.
— Minnesota Baseball (@GopherBaseball) December 25, 2017
Our thoughts are with the Kindall family during this difficult time. https://t.co/X6b7Lm7hTq pic.twitter.com/jfHLSgLWF8
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of one of the ALL-TIME great coaches, and even better person, passing away today. Coach Jerry Kindall impacted thousands of people on the field and even more off the field. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kindall family at this time. pic.twitter.com/6oFynqCb6n
— Utah Baseball (@utahbaseball) December 25, 2017
Former Cubs infielder Jerry Kindall, who replaced Ernie Banks at shortstop, has died at age 82. He also went on to win three NCAA titles as the coach at Arizona.https://t.co/0FD9aS8DjD pic.twitter.com/IcI9I7x02L
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) December 25, 2017
We join in mourning the passing of former Collegiate National Team assistant coach Jerry Kindall. pic.twitter.com/OdgcnHC2VB
— USA Baseball (@USABaseball) December 25, 2017
The absolute nicest man I have ever met Jerry Kindall who happened to be my college baseball coach at @AZATHLETICS has passed away. ! He was a legend in college baseball but left his mark and love on so many. Love you dearly J K and will miss you but you live on in all of us ! ??
— Wes C (@WesClements22) December 25, 2017
I grew up a Sun Devil fan but man Jerry Kindall was nothing but class. So sorry to hear he passed today. #RIP #Wildcatsbaseball
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) December 25, 2017