Get Rich or Lie Trying: The Life of Wolfgang Halbig

Chapter 2: Hurricane Fail

1977______________ _______ March 13 1977: Halbig is listed in an article as “The Lake Weir baseball coach.” Halbig blames injuries for the 10-2 loss against the Eastside Rams, but despite the multiple injuries in one game, also claims that “We just didn’t have the aggressiveness a ball club should have.”(Ocala Star-Banner: “Lake Weird Nine Loses Bizarre Battle) March 15 1977: Halbig’s coaching is “besieged by problems” according to a local sports writer. (Ocala Star-Banner: Kazually Speaking / “You Think You Have Problems?) Halbig assures readers that his Hurricanes, who have yet to win a game, will soon be training using a pitching machine, even after he learns that there are no electrical outlets at the practice field. “I think we’ll be back in the second half of the season.” [Halbig] said confidently. “ Once we get it together, look out.” May 26 1977 An article notes that Halbig is now coaching football and living in Ocala, Florida. http://ww...