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From Tedford, to defensive coordinator Bob Gregory, running backs coach Ron Gould, defensive backs coach Al Simmons, linebackers coach Kenwick Thompson, wide receivers coach Kevin Daft, defensive line coach Tosh Lupoi, special teams coach Pete Alamar and new additions to the staff Andy Ludwig and Steve Marshall, along with recruiting coordinator Kevin Parker and a host of other notables, the Cal staff as a whole has performed exquisitely in that particular department. Parents simply trust... (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Utley sets mark, joins Babe in history Oct 29, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Utley sets mark, then joins Babe in history. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Ichiro named to SN All-Star team Oct 23, 2009
Hall of Famer Al Simmons, who is the only player in history to reach 2,000 hits faster than Ichiro, needed 1,390 games. The Mariners' nine-time All-Star notched his 200th hit of the season on Sept. 13, an infield single in the second game of a doubleheader against the Rangers in Arlington. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Man litters national park with 3,000 golf balls Sep 18, 2009
Al Simmons did it in game 1,390. Even before the ball fell in front of the Seattle bullpen, fans stood to cheer the Japanese baseball icon, who led off a game with a hit for the 436th time. (Fresno Bee)
A's making splash in 'All-Time 9s' debate Sep 16, 2009
In the outfield, can Al Simmons, Dave Henderson or even Ty Cobb push out Jose Canseco, Rickey Henderson or Reggie Jackson. Simmons trails Canseco by less than 100 votes, Cobb trails Canseco by about 600 and Henderson by 1,500. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Baseball wowed by Ichiro's feat Sep 14, 2009
Young shares the feat of five with Charlie Gehringer (1933-37), Al Simmons (1929-33) and Chuck Klein (1929-33). For Young, seeing Ichiro run past the 200 mark -- again -- when there are still three weeks left in the season puts an exclamation point -- again. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Tigers slam Rays Sep 8, 2009
Al Simmons did it in 1,390 games. Blue Jays 14, Yankees 8. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ichiro Suzuki Makes 2,000 Hits in 2nd-Fewest Games in Major League History Sep 7, 2009
Sept. 7 (Bloomberg) -- of the Seattle Mariners made the 2,000-hit milestone in fewer games than all but Al Simmons in Major League Baseball history. Ichiro had a lead-off double in the first inning of yesterdays 5-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics to become the 259th player with 2,000 hits. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Hairston Leads A's Past Mariners Sep 7, 2009
Al Simmons did it in game 1,390. "I knew he could play baseball and he's just fun to watch," Mariners' outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. said. (CBS News)
Ichiro becomes second-fastest to 2,000 hits Sep 7, 2009
Al Simmons did it in 1,390 games while George Sisler (1,414) was bumped to third on the list. Of Ichiro's 2,000 hits, 215 have led off a game while 440 have come in the first inning. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
* Rodriguez lifts Houston over Phillies Sep 6, 2009
Ichiro Suzuki took two hits to move within four of 2,000 in his career and is likely to become the second-fastest in history to reach that milestone, behind Al Simmons. The Mariners moved eight games over. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
No 'Halladay' for Yankees as ace pitches 1-hitter Sep 5, 2009
Al Simmons did it in 1,390 games while Suzuki has played in 1,391. George Sisler is second in 1,414 games. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Bradleys Buzz: GTs Dwyer is on Mels board; Tebow isnt Aug 24, 2009
This wasn t Carl Hubbell striking out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin consecutively in the 1934 All-Star game. In fact, it was more like what you could conceive of if Smoltz had been asked to make a Triple-A start in advance of joining the Cardinals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
POSNANSKI:Beanballs on historic rise Aug 19, 2009
Ty Cobb, of course, is now widely criticized for his constant fights, but guys like Eddie Collins, Tris Speaker, Rogers Hornsby and Al Simmons engaged regularly in knock-down, drag-out brawls with one another, with fans, with coaches and managers, and with small businessmen and salesmen. Casey Stengel had a long ugly scar off the side of his face from where one of his teammates, in a drunken battle, reached into his mouth ripped the side of his face open. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
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Already boasting one of the best cover corners in the country in Syd'Quan Thompson, the entire unit led by position coach Al Simmons has gotten better, especially in terms of playing the ball in the air ... What defensive backs coach Al Simmons told redshirt sophomore D.J. Campbell was simple. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boggs to start for ailing Wellemeyer Aug 11, 2009
He trails Hall of Famer Al Simmons, who did so in his first 11 seasons from 1924-34. Tickets. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Career RBI Leaders Aug 10, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. 8/9/2009, 2:30 a.m. PDT. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Top Sports Stories Pujols hits century mark in RBI as Cardinals top Pirates Aug 9, 2009
Teammates used similar adjectives to praise Pujols, the only National League player to begin his career with nine consecutive seasons of 100 or more RBI. The only major league hitter with a longer streak is Hall of Famer Al Simmons, who had 11 consecutive seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics from 1924-34. Going into this season, Pujols was tied with Ted Williams at eight consecutive seasons, but now he's eclipsed Williams. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Wainwright, Pujols deliver in Cards win Aug 9, 2009
Only Hall of Famer Al Simmons has more 100-RBI seasons at the start of a career with 11. "Obviously it's very special," Pujols said. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
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After the score, defensive backs coach Al Simmons went over to his unit and calmly said, "get together and figure out what happened.". The PLAY-BY-PLAY. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Age-Old Question Jun 30, 2009
2) Hall of Famer Al Simmons 1934, age 32. 344, 18 homers, 104 RBIs 1935, age 33. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
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He also got his 2,600th career hit, making him one of just four players (along with Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Stan Musial and Al Simmons) to reach that mark while also notching 200 home runs and 1,000 RBIs in their first 15 years. He also scored his 1,500th career run, joining Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Mickey Mantle as the only Yankees to do so. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Giants pitchers to be featured on TWIB May 29, 2009
It specifically focuses on Hubbell's performance in the 1934 Midsummer Classic when he struck out five Hall of Famers in a row -- Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons and Joe Cronin. Then, it contrasts the performance with fellow screwball thrower Fernando Valenzuela, who matched Hubbell's record by striking out five batters in a row in the 1985 All-Star Game. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Pujols passes milestone with slam Apr 28, 2009
The Official Site of the St. Louis Cardinals. Slugger 23rd active player to reach 1,000 RBIs. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Tedford presents the 2009 recruiting class Feb 8, 2009
Williams was perhaps the biggest steal of Cal's 2009 class, as Tedford and coaches Kenwick Thompson and Al Simmons were able to lure Williams away from his previous verbal commitment to Oklahoma. As BearTerritory chronicled in , Williams was also one of the top cornerbacks in the Under Armour All-American game. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
