The Elizabethton Twins had an off day Thursday but their ballpark was still put to good use as a funeral procession entered their Joe O'Brien Stadium and the casket was led around the bases by the Twins coaching staff. The casket contained the body of 61 year old Moe Riddle who was a lifelong fan of the mountain town's Rookie League baseball team.Riddle had down syndrome but still attended nearly every game in recent years. He was known for his antics such as wearing a football helmet in the stands and could be heard cheering throughout the small ballpark. Riddle would tell other fans that it was his birthday every game and then ask for money endearing himself to fans whom knew it was not his birthday as he had told them the same thing last week.
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