The master at work. (Shelli Trumbull photos)
“You can pout all you want, Tumblin, it’s my birthday and I’ll eat all the cake if I want to!!”
Old school Willie style.
Left to right, sons Ian and James, wife Cherie and daughter Megan.
Every community needs a Willie Smith.
Coupeville High School’s longtime baseball guru — who was also a pretty dang successful basketball coach back in the olden days — is the kind of coach who it’s easy to get behind.
Always positive yet willing to demand a high level of play, he’s beloved by his players and fans alike.
Plus, he has never dodged a question, ever, when cornered for post-game interviews. He tells you the truth, good or bad, and then, sometimes, steps back, smiles and chuckles, “Yeah, better not write that!!”
May his grin light up the diamond for many years to come.
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