David Ramsey

David Ramsey (December 12, 1939 – January 17, 2008) was a musician who specialized in playing the piano and organ. Ramsey was best known as the organist for the Memphis Redbirds.

Early life Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Ramsey earned his B.A. in music from Rhodes College (then called Southwestern at Memphis) in 1961 and his M.A. in sacred music from Union Theological Seminary in New York City in 1963.

Career Ramsey began his teaching career at his alma mater Rhodes College in 1965, at which time he also began serving as accompanist for the Rhodes Singers. Ramsey became a full-time staff member there in 1975. In 1990, Ramsey received the Charles E. Diehl Society Faculty Award for service from Rhodes.

As the organist for Memphis baseball beginning in 1971, Ramsey played at 2 ballparks and saw more than 2,000 home games, 7 no-hitters, and 3 championship teams. He outlasted 15 general managers, 14 radio announcers, and 10 club presidents.