Royals ready for first visit to new park Sep 30, 2009
You expected to look up and see Jimmie Foxx or George Sisler or Lou Boudreau. "I'm definitely looking forward to a different clubhouse. It was old and had history, but it was pretty tight," Gordon said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Ichiro gets 200th hit, sets MLB record Sep 14, 2009
" This is the second time Ichiro has replaced a Hall of Famer in the Major League record book. The first occurred in 2004, when he accumulated 262 hits, five more than George Sisler had in 1920. "I was a witness to both," Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu said. "I was coaching with the Rangers when he broke the [single-season] hit record ... " Ichiro had to clear more hurdles this season to reach the 200-hit mark. Unlike his first eight seasons with the Mariners, when he never missed two... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Ichiro pressing as record nears Sep 12, 2009
The hits kept coming, one after another, and Ichiro finished with 262 hits in all, erasing a record Hall of Fame first baseman George Sisler had held for 84 years. Five years later, Ichiro is chasing down a 108-year-old record held by another Hall of Famer -- outfielder Willie Keeler. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
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)
Ichiro approaching 2,000th MLB hit Sep 6, 2009
George Sisler (1,414) is currently second on the list. "We have a lot of games left to play, a lot of more baseball left in the season," Ichiro said Friday. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
No 'Halladay' for Yankees as ace pitches 1-hitter Sep 5, 2009
George Sisler is second in 1,414 games. Ryan Rowland-Smith (3-2) pitched eight innings for his first win since Aug. 9 and the Mariners moved eight games over. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Ichiro creeps closer to 2,000 hits in win over A's Sep 5, 2009
George Sisler is currently second on the list in 1,414 games. The 35-year-old Suzuki also moved closer to becoming the first player to have 200 hits or more in nine straight seasons. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cheetahs Never Prosper? Jul 22, 2009
The list of players known to have in some fashion altered their bats by such means as plugs, cork, driving nails into the bats, and gluing several pieces of wood together, is a long one, and includes Babe Ruth, George Sisler, Norm Cash and many less talented hitters ... As equally absurd as kicking King Kelly, Connie Mack, John McGraw, Babe Ruth, George Sisler, Whitey Ford, Gaylord Perry, Don Sutton, etc. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Ichiro pays respects at Sisler's St. Louis grave Jul 16, 2009
Ichiro Suzuki pays respects at George Sisler's gravesite - ESPN ... Ichiro, in St. Louis for his ninth All-Star Game, visited the grave of St. Louis Browns star George Sisler, whose single-season record of 257 hits was broken by the outfielder in October 2004. (ESPN -- Baseball)
All-Star Notebook: Ichiro takes a big swing on a big stage Jul 16, 2009
He spent part of Monday visiting the St. Louis grave of Hall of Famer George Sisler, whose season hits record he broke in 2004. Ichiro had long wanted to pay his respects to Sisler, and brought flowers to leave at the gravesite. (Longview Daily News, WA)
All-Star affair special for Seattle trio Jul 15, 2009
His St. Louis experience was highlighted by a trip to the grave site of George Sisler, the St. Louis Browns great whose single-season hits record of 257, set in 1920, was eclipsed by Ichiro in 2004. Sisler, who was nicknamed "Gorgeous George," had a lifetime batting average of. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Eavesdrops from Busch Stadium Jul 15, 2009
-- Ichiro Suzuki honored Hall of Famer George Sisler, whose single-season hits record he broke in 2004. Ichiro visited Sisler's grave site in the St. Louis area and left flowers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
We've loved our Cardinals for years (2) Jun 29, 2009
Baseball is duly represented with stars for Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Joe Garagiola, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, James "Cool Papa" Bell, Dizzy Dean, Rogers Hornsby, Branch Rickey, George Sisler, Ozzie Smith and Red Schoendienst. Honorees also include sportscasters known for their work in St. Louis, such as Jack Buck, Harry Caray and Bob Costas. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Ichiro's hit streak at 27 games Jun 4, 2009
That ties him with George Sisler for the fourth most 20-plus game hitting streaks. Willie Keeler, Ty Cobb and Pete Rose had eight. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Suzuki's hitting streak at club-record 26 games Jun 3, 2009
" He then whipped out a green fan with his dog Ikkyu's likeness on both sides. This is his seventh hitting streak of at least 20 games since the five-time major league hits leader arrived in Seattle for the 2001 season. That ties him with George Sisler for the fourth most 20-plus game hitting streaks. Willie Keeler, Ty Cobb and Pete Rose had eight. Asked what he thought of still being less than halfway to Joe DiMaggio's major league record hitting streak of 56 consecutive games set in 1941,... (Anchorage Daily News)
The Starter: Ichiro, Yanks streak into June Jun 2, 2009
That ties Ichiro's old pal, George Sisler, for the fourth-most number of streaks in baseball history. Sisler was the single-season hit king with 257 until Ichiro surpassed that record in 2004 with 262. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Ichiro's 25-game hit streak ties club mark Jun 2, 2009
The latter ties him with Hall of Famer George Sisler for the fourth-most 20-plus-game streaks in history. Willie Keeler, Ty Cobb and Pete Rose share the record with eight. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Ichiro reeling off another hitting streak Jun 1, 2009
" Hitting streaks have become common for Ichiro. The left-handed hitter has seven of at least 20 games, tying George Sisler for the fourth-most such streaks of all-time. It's just one 20-game streak short of the all-time mark of eight set by Willie Keeler, Ty Cobb and Pete Rose. The 35-year-old still is doing it with his speed. His 22 infield hits lead the Major Leagues, and he is on pace for 74, which would be the most since 1992, when Brett Butler had 72. But Wakamatsu said teams now play... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Vargas vying for another stellar outing May 28, 2009
Ichiro's current hitting streak is the seventh 20-plus-game binge of his career, which ties him with George Sisler for fourth on the all-time list. One more, and Ichiro would tie Willie Keeler, Ty Cobb and Pete Rose for the most in MLB history. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Glorious stadium honors glorious past Apr 28, 2009
There are two immortals who were never Cardinals: George Sisler, the nonpareil star of the vanished Browns, and Cool Papa Bell, the St. Louis resident whose services were not wanted by organized baseball because of his race. And there are eight Cardinals: Rogers Hornsby, Dizzy Dean, Ozzie Smith, Red Schoendienst, Gibson, Slaughter, Lou Brock and Stan Musial. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ichiro breaks Japanese hits record Apr 17, 2009
" An icon in Japan long before he decided to test his talent at the Major League level, Ichiro never missed a beat after crossing the Pacific Ocean. He led the Mariners to their record 116-win season in 2001, capturing the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards. He led the American League with 242 hits and batted .350, capturing the first of his two batting titles. The hits kept coming, and so did the records. Ichiro broke an 84-year-old record in 2004 when he had 262 hits -- five... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
The Biggest Day in Dodgers History Apr 16, 2009
He played shortstop for the Royals but during spring training Branch Ricky decided that with Eddie Stanky at second and Pee Wee Reese at shortstop, Robinson would have to move to first base and he had Hall of Famer George Sisler show him the ropes around the bag. The season opened against the Boston Braves. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
A tough act to follow Apr 9, 2009
Dick Sisler: The son of Hall of Famer George Sisler was an All-Star in 1950 and hit one of the more-memorable home runs in Philadelphia Phillies history to win the NL pennant on the final day of the 1950 season. Brent Geiberger: The son of Al "Mr. 59" Geiberger has won twice on the PGA Tour. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Polk, Palmeiro selected for National College Baseball Hall of Fame Mar 25, 2009
He served double-duty in Ann Arbor as the Wolverines baseball coach, where his most famous pupil was Hall of Famer George Sisler. A Hall of Famer himself, he later embarked on a career as a major league manager and executive and is credited with creating the concept of farm systems as well as the batting helmet. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
