Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Wally Pikal

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The result was WITHDRAW. This is such a borderline case, I hated bringing it here but felt obligated. A source or two has popped up and it seems obvious there is a very week case for it to be kept, but that's ok. Rather than drag it out, I will withdraw. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 22:41, 25 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Wally Pikal

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The guy sounds like a hoot, but that isn't the criteria. The only real notable thing is being inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, and I'm not convinced that is significant enough, by itself, to pass the criteria for inclusion. Most of the sources are broke, and most probably don't pass WP:RS only. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 02:43, 5 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions. CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 02:46, 5 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Minnesota-related deletion discussions. CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 02:46, 5 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 05:44, 12 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 03:55, 18 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Keep of the weakest variety. There was a few local obits after he passed. Could just see this edging over into GNG but interested to see what others think. Vladimir.copic (talk) 04:36, 18 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
The other obituaries cited are either more about the memorial arrangements than the person's life and works, or credit other cited obituaries for the information. The obituary by Lentz is neither, and is a fairly solid starter source. But for a biography I'd definitely need more than just that. One core source like that and a fair number of little sources to support, fill in, or even correct, details would be good enough. Looking around I don't find much in the way of detail sources. But there is another obituary not cited: http://glencoenews.com/sites/default/files/A-Section%203-8.pdf I'd like to have independent sources that aren't contemporary with the obituaries. Uncle G (talk) 18:38, 18 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
I have no problem leaving this open longer if people think they can find the sources. Again, the guy sounds like he was the life of the party and a very interesting (and talented) character, but I couldn't find enough. I didn't look at the obit, but if you say it passes WP:RS, I will take your word for it. If we can find one more source that is at least *some* coverage, and reliable, I'll gladly withdraw. Dennis Brown - 2¢ 20:37, 18 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Keep, as there is just enough coverage to show notability.Jackattack1597 (talk) 20:21, 25 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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