Hanley wins second Silver Slugger Nov 13, 2009
Ramirez is the first NL shortstop since Dick Groat of the Pirates in 1960 to win a batting title. "Nothing surprises me about this guy," Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said a few days before the regular season ended. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Curtis Aiken joining Pitt radio team (Yesterday) Nov 11, 2009
Aiken will team with play-by-play man Bill Hillgrove and longtime color commentator Dick Groat. Hillgrove is entering his 41st season calling Pitt basketball games and Groat is entering his 31st season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ramirez earns NL Silver Bat Award Oct 8, 2009
Ramirez is the first NL shortstop to win the batting title since Dick Groat of the Pirates in 1960. The Silver Bat Award is one of the most prestigious honors in sports, and this is the 60th year it is being presented. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
2009 Recap: NL East Oct 7, 2009
342, becoming the first NL shortstop since Dick Groat in 1960 to win a batting title. "I don't think I did it myself. Everybody game me little tips. I dedicate it for everybody in here," Ramirez said. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
NL: Phillies prepare to defend title Oct 6, 2009
He also is the first NL shortstop to win the batting title since Dick Groat in 1960. Dodgers 5, Rockies 3: At Los Angeles, Vicente Padilla struck out 10 in five innings for the Dodgers, who host St. Louis on Wednesday in their postseason opener. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ramirez wins batting title; Mauer all but a lock Oct 5, 2009
342 average and became the first NL shortstop to win a batting title since Dick Groat for Pittsburgh in 1960. "It's a lot of work, a lot of dedication. And the coaching, they've been on me from Day 1," Ramirez said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hanley claims Marlins' first batting title Oct 5, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- Dick Groat no longer is the answer to the trivia question. Now when people ask who is the most recent National League shortstop to win the batting title, Hanley Ramirez's name will pop up. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
MLB Notebook: Athletics pitcher spends night in jail for DUI Oct 5, 2009
Ramirez became the first NL shortstop to win a batting title since Dick Groat for the Pirates in 1960. Looking for more from the Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Marlins Ramirez wins batting title Oct 5, 2009
342 average and became the first NL shortstop to win a batting title since Dick Groat for Pittsburgh in 1960 ... 342 average and became the first NL shortstop to win a batting title since Dick Groat for Pittsburgh in 1960. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hanley, Cantu leave game with injuries Oct 4, 2009
If Ramirez wins the batting title, he will become the fourth NL shortstop to achieve the honor, and first since Dick Groat in 1960. The other winners were Arky Vaughan and Honus Wagner. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
ElRoy Face and his signature forkball pioneered the role of closer Sep 13, 2009
The ball dribbled between Don Hoak and Dick Groat, and the streak was over. For the first time in 98 appearances, Mr. Face walked off the mound with a loss. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Love of Palmer par for the course Sep 9, 2009
" He mentioned being present in Forbes Field for Bill Mazeroski's World Series-winning homer in 1960. He mentioned Maz's double-play partner and long a golfing friend, Dick Groat. He mentioned that, yes, this would be his inaugural first pitch, though he played baseball as a kid and had practiced for this moment for weeks with his pilot, Pete Luster. "I feel a little slow," Mr. Palmer kidded to the fans. "Eighty miles-an-hour is about all I can get. " Whatever the speed, The King's second try... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bucs celebrate golf legend Palmer's b-day Sep 9, 2009
Palmer also noted his friendship with former Pirate Dick Groat, who was on that World Series championship team. As a birthday gift, PNC Bank Chairman Jim Rohr presented a $1 million check made out to the Arnold Palmer Family Children's Fund. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Dulac on Golf: Crossing paths with a memory Aug 23, 2009
Former baseball great Dick Groat, who has owned and operated Champion Lakes GC in Ligonier for 43 years, made a rather drastic decision that he feared might adversely affect his turf condition: He took down the ropes that kept motorized carts on the paths on four holes. But, after allowing carts of the fairways on Nos. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ackley a lot like ex-Heel B.J. Surhoff Aug 20, 2009
Don't forget that the ACC's first school year was 1953-54, which was after Dick Groat played at Duke and Charlie (King Kong) Keller at Maryland. or 919-829-8946. (News & Observer -- Sports)
10 things we do not miss Aug 12, 2009
Players Smoking in the Dugout Another imperfection in Harvey Haddix's herculean effort on May 26, 1959 -- the day he threw a near-perfect game, not allowing a base runner for 12 innings, only to lose the game in the 13th -- was that shortstop Dick Groat lit a cigarette for the pitcher between every inning. Former Brewers catcher Ted Simmons was even caught smoking during Game 7 of the 1982 World Series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Pirates fall 3-1 to Cubs Jun 30, 2009
Of note: Today marks the centennial anniversary of the opening of Forbes Field, and these former players are expected to attend: Bill Mazeroski, Elroy Face, Dick Groat, Steve Blass, Hank Foiles, Bob Friend, Bobby Del Greco, Dave Giusti, Nellie King, Bob Robertson, Don Schwall, Chuck Tanner, Grant Jackson, Manny Sanguillen and Frank Thomas. Catch more on the Pirates at the PG's. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Forbes 100: Bucs celebrate anniversary Jun 30, 2009
Those scheduled to attend the pregame ceremonies include: Steve Blass, El Roy Face, Bob Friend, Dick Groat, Mazeroski, Manny Sanguillen, Frank Thomas, Don Schwall, Bob Robertson, Nellie King, Dave Giusti, Hank Foiles and Bobby Del Greco. Additionally, the Pirates will also honor former staff members that worked at the old ballpark. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Wilson moving up Pirates' charts Jun 22, 2009
At the moment, Dick Groat is third with 1,242 games, and if the team picks up Wilson's option, he should pass Groat next season. In second is Arky Vaughan with 1,381 games and of course, Hall of Famer Honus Wagner is tops with 1,887. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
In 1959 Harvey Haddix pitched perhaps the best game ever -- and lost May 24, 2009
Dick Groat was benched because he was slumping ... Speaking for all the Pirates, Dick Groat said: "I don't care if it's been taken off the books. It was still the greatest game I ever saw pitched.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Justice Inducted Into Southern Conference Hall Of Fame May 5, 2009
The inaugural class features 10 of the greatest student-athletes to ever compete in the Southern Conference and includes Justice, Sam Huff (West Virginia), Arnold Palmer (Wake Forest), Jerry West (West Virginia), Megan Dunigan (Furman), Dick Groat (Duke), Melissa Morrison-Howard (Appalachian State), Adrian Peterson (Georgia Southern), Frank Selvy (Furman) and Valorie Whiteside (Appalachian State) ... Dick Groat, Men's Basketball all (Duke, 1949-52) - A two-time SoCon Male Athlete of the Year in... (Tarheelblue.com)
Huff: Turn Vick loose with the dogs May 5, 2009
Others in the inaugural class were Duke baseball player Dick Groat, who won World Series titles with Pittsburgh and St. Louis; and the late Charlie Choo Choo Justice, the national player of the year in 1948 with North Carolina. Palmer, golf s King who played at Wake Forest, was in Europe and could not attend. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mike Tomlin: He considers himself a Western Pa. guy (Yesterday) Mar 30, 2009
The pantheon includes, clockwise from the upper left corner: Billy Conn, Ralph Kiner, Terry Bradshaw, Mario Lemieux, Suzie McConnell-Serio, Willie Stargell, Joe Greene, Arnold Palmer, Roberto Clemente, Tony Dorsett, Sidney Crosby, John Michelosen, Dave Parker, Agnus Berenato, Stan Musial, Bill Cowher, Johnny Majors, Lauryn Williams, Ben Howland, ElRoy Face, Dan Marino, Swin Cash, Dick Groat, Joe Paterno, Danny Murtaugh and Chuck Noll. Conn was the first Dapper Dan sportsman of the year recipient... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Inside the Pittsburgh-Xavier matchup Mar 26, 2009
That would be 78-year-old Dick Groat, who, long before he helped win the 1960 World Series for the Pirates - yup, young'uns, the Pirates were once really good - and the 1964 World Series for the Cardinals, was a sensational shooting guard for the Duke Blue Devils, averaging 25. 2 points a game as a junior and 26 in his senior year of 1951-52. (Boston Globe)
Arnie Ferrin To Be Honored During Utah-TCU Game Saturday Mar 3, 2009
The first two groups included players John Wooden, Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, Austin Carr, Dick Groat, Dick Barnett and Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Ferrin's No. 22 jersey hangs in the rafters of the Huntsman Center. (Utahutes.com)
Ray Fittipaldo's Pitt basketball chat transcript (Yesterday) Feb 27, 2009
Memory_of_Terrelle: At the end of the Depaul game Dick Groat said that Jamie and Mike Krzyzewski were the two best coaches in the country. This puts Jamie ahead of some pretty good coaches-Ben, Pitino, etc. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
