Posted on: TEAL Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/t/e/TEAL/obituaries/4 Surname: TEAL, HINES ------------------------- Card of Thanks from Grand Saline Sun. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends and relatives who sustained us during the illness of our loved one; to those who sent floral offerings, cards and food at his passing. Our special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Cozby-Germany Hospital, to the Bartleys and all organizations who administered so kindly to his needs and ours. The Family of Walter Teal. ********** May 5, 1955 - Grand Saline Sun A little known fact, especially in the younger set, is that one of the most illustrious baseball players ever produced in Texas is Crook Teal. Back in the 1920's the New York Yankees wanted Teal to come to New York and try out for catcher. Believe it or not, Teal's answer was that he just couldn't to to New York as he had to get his crop in.