Hot-hitting Butler KC's Player of Year Nov 17, 2009
Butler also was just the fifth Major Leaguer to post at least 50 doubles and 20 homers in a season before the age of 24, joining Hank Greenberg, Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols and Magglio Ordonez. It was a big turnaround year for Butler who, in late May of the 2008 season, found himself demoted to Triple-A Omaha for a month-long tuneup of his batting skills. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Verlander has strong case for Cy contention Nov 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Detroit Tigers. Hurler led American League in Ks, tied for tops in wins. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Tigers part ways with Treanor, Thames Nov 7, 2009
He tied a franchise record in 2008 by homering in five straight games, matching a mark shared by Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg, Rudy York, Vic Wertz and Willie Horton. He had a 10-game stretch during that time in which all eight of his hits were home runs, the longest such streak by a Major League player since Mark McGwire's 11 straight home runs in 2001. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Report: AIG scraps plans to sell Japanese units Nov 1, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Blankfein, Pandit, Winfrey Were Among Early Visitors to Obama White House Oct 31, 2009
Blankfein, Winfrey Logged Among Visitors to Obamas White House - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Oct 31 04:21 London, Oct 31 08:21 Tokyo, Oct 31 17:21. (Bloomberg -- US)
Letters to the editor Oct 29, 2009
In my synagogue on Erev Rosh Hashanah, we were asked to reflect on two Jewish models of courage: philosopher Baruch Spinoza and baseball player Hank Greenberg. 10-23-09. (The Palm Beach Post)
KostyaKennedyViewpoint Louisville Slugger has a gift for every World Series participant. Oct 27, 2009
Another time not long ago, the story goes, then-Yankee outfielder Paul O'Neill showed up one day with a hunk of hickory -- the kind of knotty wood that guys like Jimmie Foxx and Hank Greenberg used to swing -- and requested that a bat be made from it right then and there. Someone in the 2009 World Series will likely hit a home run with a piece of carefully turned, meticulously sanded wood that a year ago was living on the 8,000 acres of woodland that Louisville Slugger owns in Pennsylvania and... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
In defense of Fredi Oct 6, 2009
The great Hank Greenberg was his mentor. Forbes Field back in those days had a left field power alley that could only be seen on clear days. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tigers turn to rookie in crucial game Oct 3, 2009
The Official Site of the Detroit Tigers. Detroit (85-75) vs. Chicago (78-82), 7:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
DiNardo, Royals unable to stifle Twins Sep 30, 2009
The previous half-dozen that reached 50 doubles at such a young age includes some illustrious names -- Hank Greenberg, Enos Slaughter, Stan Musial, Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera. Butler is keeping nice company. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
NYT: When religion involved, game is just that Sep 30, 2009
If Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg did not play in the World Series on Yom Kippur, fans could afford to skip one Yankees-Red Sox game, which just may be a prelude to a championship series in a few weeks. And at the rate these blokes play, with three minutes of commercials every half-inning, what is the guarantee that the Yankees and the Red Sox will be done by sundown. (MSNBC -- Sports)
AIG May Never Fully Pay Back U.S. Sep 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2009. Congressional Report Says Company Is Making Progress, But Long-Term Success Remains Uncertain. (CBS News)
AIG shares jump after talk of bailout revamp Sep 22, 2009
Posted: Monday, September 21, 2009 5:42 PM EST Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:02 AM EST. Buying or Selling a Home. (WCAX.com, VT)
TomVerducciThree Strikes Resilient Twins spice up stretch run, Billy Butler's rise, more. Sep 19, 2009
Only seven players have ever hit 50 doubles at 23 or younger, and there is not a fluke in the club: Hank Greenberg, Enos Slaughter, Stan Musial, , , Grady Sizemore and. 3) Assorted observations and thoughts. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tigers' All-Time 9 features hot battles Sep 16, 2009
Though Cecil Fielder's 52-homer season in 1990 was a historic breakthrough past the 50-homer mark in that generation, it isn't getting the votes of Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg or former batting champion Norm Cash. So far, Fielder is a distant third in balloting. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Roberts could double his pleasure Sep 11, 2009
Two of the remaining four -- Paul Waner and Hank Greenberg -- are also Hall of Famers, lending a nice backdrop to Roberts and his pursuit. Roberts, who's having a season that falls right in line with his career averages, was nonchalant along the road to 50 doubles. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Price seeks excellence in each start Sep 8, 2009
He joins Hank Greenberg (1934), Hal Trosky (1934 and 1936), Joe DiMaggio (1936), Ted Williams (1939), Cal Ripken (1983), Alex Rodriguez (1996), Scott Rolen (1998), Albert Pujols (2001-03), Eric Chavez (2001), Aramis Ramirez (2001), Miguel Cabrera (2005-06) and David Wright (2005-06). Jorge Cantu (2005) is the only other Rays player to turn the trick. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Bases loaded, with Jewish ballplayers! Aug 31, 2009
Hank Greenberg was The Man - game, set, and match ... Right-handed pitchers Steve Stone and Jason Marquis; left-handed pitchers Sandy Koufax, Ken Holtzman, Dave Roberts, Bo Belinsky (official Bad Boy); relief pitchers Scott Radinsky, Larry Sherry; catchers Mike Lieberthal, Brad Ausmus (Moe Berg, honorary); first base Hank Greenberg, Mike Epstein; second base Buddy Meyer, Ian Kinsler; shortstop Lou Boudreau (surprise. (Boston Globe)
Stock market reverses early losses, plods higher Aug 28, 2009
Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009 5:50 PM EST Updated: Friday, August 28, 2009 4:51 AM EST. Buying or Selling a Home. (WCAX.com, VT)
Damon, Tex reach exclusive club Aug 11, 2009
It was also done by the Tigers' Hank Greenberg and Rudy York in 1938, and the White Sox's Magglio Ordonez and Frank Thomas in 2000. "We have some time to break the record, which is good," Damon said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Report: Greenberg to Pay Fine Aug 7, 2009
Hank Greenberg, the former CEO of AIG and a Stowe resident, has reportedly agreed to pay the government a hefty fine. The Wall Street Journal says Greenberg will pay $15 million to settle fraud allegations brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission. (WCAX.com, VT)
‘Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg’ pays tribute to the first TV sitcom Aug 7, 2009
Kempner is best known for her 1998 documentary The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg. That, too, told the story of an iconic Jewish figure from the middle years of the 20th century, the slugging Detroit Tigers first baseman. (Boston Globe)
Ex-AIG CEO to pay $15 million fine in case Aug 7, 2009
Ex-AIG CEO to pay $15 million fine in fraud case. Ex-AIG CEO to pay $15 million fine in fraud case. (AZCentral -- Business)
The Thrill Is Gone Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesAlbert Pujols is on pace to hit 55 HRs, which would be the 13th highest total of Bud Selig's reign as commissioner.Home run numbers have long carried a mystique that's unlike any statistic in sports. But thanks to the Selig Era, the wonder behind huge home run seasons is gone, says Joe Posnanski. Jun 18, 2009
I KNOW that from 1996 through 2003 -- just eight seasons -- he hit more home runs than Jim Rice, Dale Murphy, Al Kaline, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, Joe DiMaggio, Hank Greenberg, Rogers Hornsby and a bunch of other Hall of Famers hit during their entire careers. In fact, he hit more home runs in those eight seasons (408 homers) than Babe Ruth did in his best eight-year stretch (367, 1920-27). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ex-CEO Greenberg defends AIG fund actions Jun 17, 2009
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Tom VerducciINSIDE BASEBALL Jun 17, 2009
He hit more home runs in those half dozen years than Hank Greenberg, Gary Carter or George Brett hit in their entire careers. He became one of the all-time greatest sluggers ever, or so we were led to believe. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
St. Louis flooded with All-Star memories Jun 16, 2009
Facing an AL lineup that featured Williams, DiMaggio, Hank Greenberg and Jimmie Foxx, the NL outfielder stole the headlines by launching a three-run home run in the first inning off of AL starter Red Ruffing to make it 3-0. Then in the top of the second, West injured himself as he crashed into the outfield wall while attempting to catch a double off the bat of Luke Appling and had to be helped from the field. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
National Business Minute Jun 16, 2009
Business Minute: Wall Street hits the skids. Gas prices rise again - WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports. (WCAX.com, VT)
The Next Page: 'The Swap' -- a short story from Pittsburgh baseball history May 31, 2009
In 15 minutes he would be at Forbes Field to watch the Pirates' new slugger -- his hero, Hank Greenberg ... In May 17, 1947, Jackie Robinson and Hank Greenberg collided at first base in Forbes Field ... By the time Ben reached the Pirates, Hank Greenberg had left the field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bay's two-run shot sets Red Sox record May 22, 2009
Chili Davis (1993), Leon Durham (1984), Hank Greenberg (1933), Bob Meusel (1925) and Jimmy Bannon (1894) all bashed 11 multirun homers in a row. The Red Sox credited David Vincent from the Society of American Baseball Research for all of that information. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Seventh power May 21, 2009
Joe DiMaggio, but also Johnny Bench, George Brett, Brooks Robinson, Hank Greenberg. But not No. 7. (CBS News)
On the Pirates: Youth? Not the problem May 10, 2009
There were 13 Jewish players in the majors last year, only 159 in history, notably the great Hank Greenberg of the 1930s and 1940s. "There sure aren't many," Grabow said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
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)
Get yer mitts on these Apr 12, 2009
New York Times columnist Ira Berkow has written at least one bona fide baseball classic, "Red," a biography of sportswriter Red Smith, and co-written another, "Hank Greenberg: The Story of My Life.". Lou Brissie, the subject of "The Corporal Was a Pitcher," is much less celebrated, but his life was even more fascinating. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Former AIG chief Greenberg criticizes bonuses Mar 26, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Top 10 billionaire cities Mar 23, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Claire Obusan, Forbes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Former AIG head denies he started exec bonuses Mar 20, 2009
Hank Greenberg, who created the financial division of American International Group Inc. that is at the center of the company's financial woes, said "absolutely not" when asked about the so-called retention bonuses. Greenberg, in an interview broadcast Friday on CBS's "The Early Show," said that when he was there, "nobody had a contract, including me. If you didn't do the job, you didn't deserve to be there.". (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Nigeria: Otedola Joins Dangote Among World's Richest Men Mar 14, 2009
Lagos Nigeria's oil mogul, Femi Otedola, has for the first time joined the world's rich club of billionaires, as published on Wednesday in the 2009 edition of Forbes Magazine. Otedola has a net asset of $1. (allAfrica.com)
Dell still the richest Austinite Mar 13, 2009
There were 355 billionaires who fell off the list this year, including former chief executive Maurice Hank Greenberg, former CEO Sandy Weill, and founder Mark Zuckerberg. Reader Comments. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Spring -- And A Drive ... Mar 6, 2009
Vaughn hit a sharp grounder headed towards center, but Gordon ranged over from second base, fielded it, flipped to Red Sox shortstop Joe Cronin who threw to Tigers first baseman Hank Greenberg for a double play. "Vaughn could fly, too," Feller said. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
A-Rod, homeless free agents ... storylines galore as camp nears Feb 13, 2009
Forget Al Kaline -- close your eyes and you can almost see Hank Greenberg whose last year with Detroit was the Tigers' first in Lakeland, 1946. 3. (CBS News)
