Yardbarker · May 12, 2015
Expos’ Royalty Felipe Alou Turns 80 Today
Felipe AlouWhen it comes to Expos’ royalty, you need to look no further than . The late Jim Fanning was way up there in popularity and you could mention others like Charles Bronfman, Steve Rogers, Andre Dawson, Gary Carter, Tim Raines, Tim Wallach, Vladimir Guerrero, even Pedro even though he was just there four seasons.
Alou is about the most respected Expos alumnus alive that you will find. Adored, respected, loved.
He turns 80 May 12. He’ll be doing some fishing, he’ll spend some time with his wife Lucy and family members, he’ll take many calls of congratulations.
“I don’t think he wants to be reminded of his age,’’ Lucy joked from their home in Boynton Beach, Fla.