Before the 2015 World Series, I remember watching him vigorously raking the infield dirt with the rest of the grounds crew and dragging around one of those big hoses to water it down. He was 85 years old.
He eventually came over near where I was and I said, "Hello Mr. Toma, they have you raking the infield?" He said, "Well, if you want it done right..." and gave a wink. Then he handed me his business card...cool little souvenir.
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