Turk Wendell - Contributions Off The Field

Contributions Off The Field

Wendell was also well renowned for doing a substantial amount of charity work during and after his career. Wendell was particularly dedicated to working with children through various organizations. Despite his explicit desire to not receive media coverage of his volunteer efforts (Wendell stated that he didn't want any recognition or notoriety for what he did), Wendell was given the "Good Guy Award" by the New York Press Photographers Association in 2000, in honor of his considerable contributions.

In October 2006, he visited troops stationed in Afghanistan as part of the "Heroes of the Diamond Tour."

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