Grant's 'heart and soul' calls it a career Kazlausky's contributions over 40 years did so much for young people.(Sports Extra)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), February, 2002 | by Aguilar, Joe

Byline: Joe Aguilar Daily Herald Sports Writer Standing in the den of his Ingleside home, Fritz Kazlausky, upon request, is showing off a wall featuring family photographs and mementos from his stellar coaching career at Grant High School. He then points to a large, framed, full-length picture of his son Mike taken when Mike was playing baseball for the Air Force Academy.

Mike is gripping his bat and seemingly studying his third- base coach. "I like the expression on his face there," the proud father says softly. Mike's look is almost expressionless. When asked if Mike, a former all-state second baseman for Grant and owner of 5 career records for Air Force's Falcons, might be smiling in the picture, Kazlausky respectfully demurs. "I don't think he'd...