Major League Baseball Productions and Shout! Factory Release Official DVD & Blu-ray(TM) Chronicling New York Yankees' 2009 World Series(R) Championship Nov 17, 2009
With more than 100,000 hours of baseball content, Major League Baseball Productions' footage spans more than 100 years and includes the all-time greats -- from Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth to the stars of today. With unparalleled access to Major League Baseball clubs and their players, Major League Baseball Productions creates original programming for growing audiences worldwide through its network specials, exclusive home videos, commercials and other specialty programming. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lou Brocks Cardinals memorabilia on auction block Nov 9, 2009
Besides Bob Gibson s personal collection, items they helped sell include: A Honus Wagner baseball card, which sold for $1. 265 million in 2001, the most ever paid for a baseball card sold publicly. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Angels ink Abreu to two-year deal Nov 6, 2009
" In the Angels' American League Division Series sweep of the Red Sox, Abreu batted .556 with two doubles, four walks and four runs scored. His ninth-inning RBI double against Jonathan Papelbon with two out and two strikes was one of the big blows in a three-run rally that subdued the Red Sox in Fenway Park in Game 3. Abreu's season ended in frustration against his old team, the Yankees. They focused on keeping Figgins and Abreu off the bases and were successful in claiming the AL Championship... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Phils' task is tall, but not unprecedented Nov 3, 2009
237 average even with National League batting champion, Honus Wagner. Twenty-two years later, in a World Series plagued with poor weather conditions throughout, heavily favored Washington gambled with its ace and regretted it. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Benches warned after A-Rod plunking Nov 2, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Slugger drilled a third time, responds with another big hit. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Abreu a good influence for Angels Oct 17, 2009
Bobby Abreu is the fifth player in big-league history with five seasons of at least 30 stolen bases and 100 RBI, joining Honus Wagner, Hugh Duffy, Ty Cobb and Barry Bonds. And he is the fifth player to have played in 150 or more games for 12 consecutive seasons, joining Willie Mays (13), Billy Williams, Pete Rose and Cal Ripken Jr. (12 each). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Halos add power to formidable repertoire Oct 15, 2009
" Scioscia has by his own definition the best rotation -- enhanced by the Aug. 28 arrival of Scott Kazmir -- he has showcased in his decade. John Lackey, Joe Saunders, Jered Weaver and Kazmir are lined up, in that order, for the Yankees, with Ervin Santana adding a live arm to the bullpen. The defense, featuring eight-time Gold Glover Torii Hunter in center field and Gold Glove candidates at third base (Figgins) and shortstop (Erick Aybar), has been steady and spectacular. But make no mistake,... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
France, son in 1st NASCAR Hall of Fame class Oct 15, 2009
But one thing the First Five had in common: They were all players -- Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson. Baseball's Mount Rushmore, with the proverbial fifth wheel. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Voters still up in the air about first five inductees to NASCAR Hall Oct 11, 2009
But that's what baseball did, and it's hard to argue with starting a Hall of Fame with Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. Some say put more in, some say put less in, said Winston Kelley, the Hall's executive director and one of the 50 voters. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Unassuming Mauer about winning, not fame Oct 9, 2009
The modern standard-bearer is Tony Gwynn, who is tied with Honus Wagner for the NL record with eight batting titles. Gwynn's. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Hanley claims Marlins' first batting title Oct 5, 2009
To show how rare it is for shortstops to capture the title, consider Arky Vaughan and Honus Wagner are the only others in NL history. "It's a lot of work and a lot of dedication," said Ramirez, who didn't play in Sunday's 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Phillies in the season final- because he was nursing a bruised right knee. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Hanley, Cantu leave game with injuries Oct 4, 2009
The other winners were Arky Vaughan and Honus Wagner. Ramirez said he hasn't been following to see who has been approaching him in the batting title race. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
The Modern Triple CrownBatting average, home runs and RBIs do not tell the whole story anymore, says Joe Posnanski. Oct 2, 2009
Honus Wagner won it four times between 1904 and 1909. Ty Cobb won it three times between 1909 and 1917, with Tris Speaker winning a Modern Triple Crown in in 1916. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
PG East: Riverview gains momentum with Garner's performance Oct 1, 2009
n Where: Honus Wagner Field, Carnegie. n The skinny: The Raiders are 2-0 in the Class A Eastern Conference and are tied with Avonworth and North Catholic for first place. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Congress celebrates Slugger anniversary Oct 1, 2009
Some of the greats who have used Slugger bats include Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial, Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron and Pee Wee Reese. The company employs 200 people at its downtown Louisville factory and museum, which is one of the city s popular tourist destinations. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Harwell will always be voice of Tigers Sep 24, 2009
There's a man in Mobile who remembers that Honus Wagner hit a triple in Pittsburgh 46 years ago. That's baseball. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
No end in sight to Pirates' skid Sep 24, 2009
The most club losses at season's end are the 4-24 September/October of the 1890 Pittsburg Alleghenies, considered the worst in a storied franchise history, and the 25-loss September/October by the 1998 team and the 1916 Pirates of Honus Wagner, Max Carey and Wilbur Cooper. The Pirates must go 7-5 the rest of the way to avoid another 100-loss season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Free-falling Pirates losing at historic pace Sep 22, 2009
It is the worst such mark over a 23-game span since the 1916 team of Honus Wagner and Max Carey ended on a 3-20-2 free fall. And, put in further context, the current Pirates have had two stretches of winning just three of 20 games -- they also went 3-17 from July 25-Aug. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pirates fall to Padres in 11 innings, 11-6 (Yesterday) Sep 22, 2009
And that group, at least, had Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Max Carey. This edition. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Already great, Hanley is getting better Sep 18, 2009
In one 6-foot-3, 225-pound body, Ramirez can hit for average like Derek Jeter, drive the ball out of the park like Ernie Banks, run like Honus Wagner and play above-average defense -- perhaps not Ozzie Smith-like, but very respectable, after some major improvements. There is a favorable chance that by the time Ramirez hangs it up -- depending on many factors, one of them being how long he stays at his physically demanding position -- he could go down as the best shortstop ever. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
TimMarchmanInside Baseball It is time to ask three questions regarding Derek Jeter's future. Sep 11, 2009
Other than the peerless Honus Wagner, the only shortstop who has ever even hit. 300. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
KEITH: Pittsburgh's hopes for future revolve around Pedro Alvarez Sep 9, 2009
It is a past that includes five World Series titles, Bill Mazeroski's home run and Hall of Famers like Honus Wagner, Willie Stargell, and sainted Roberto Clemente, the most popular player in franchise history whose statue welcomes visitors to PNC Park all summer long.. The Pirates may be a long way from those glory days, but they at least know what they need to do to get there. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Pirates near record for futility Sep 5, 2009
Where have you gone, Honus Wagner and Barry Bonds, Paul Waner, Pie Traynor and Willie Stargell. A proud franchise that won five World Series from 1909-79, won five division titles from 1970-75 and put 13 players in the Hall of Fame is about to become the poster child for losing, the epitome of futility. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tom VerducciINSIDE BASEBALL Aug 26, 2009
" Jeter is having a historic season, almost a once-in-a-century kind of season given his age and his position. Only one shortstop Jeter's age or older ever has hit better than .330: that would happen to be Honus Wagner, way back in 1909 (.339) and 1911 (.334). Said Long of Jeter, "I don't look at him as an older player. By the way he is swinging the bat, fielding, running. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Microscope on the minors Aug 2, 2009
And never mind that there were no Gold Gloves back when Honus Wagner and his oversized hands were dominating the position a century ago. But, if one operates first on the idea that defense has improved throughout baseball over time -- better equipment, smoother fields, bigger players -- Wilson probably should get recognition. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Henderson, Rice gearing up to enter Hall Jul 20, 2009
Henderson was the 44th player elected in his first time on the ballot, including the inaugural class of 1936 that honored Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. He's also the 10th since 2001. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
COMMENTARY: Kinder, gentler Little League Jul 12, 2009
I would rather live out the rest of my days in a North Korean prison than be that dad living vicariously through his offspring, so convinced his little slugger is the greatest thing since Honus Wagner that he ll have words and then some with anyone who thinks otherwise. Randy Marsh, father of Stan Marsh, the unenthused star pitcher for South Park Little League, sought out the opposing team s alpha dad at each game, deshirted and asked truculently, What you gonna do. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Of golden arms and Silly String: Cooperstown diary from Ben Rachman Jul 10, 2009
I read about Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Cy Young and Ted Williams. I remember that Ty Cobb gripped the bat with his hands apart. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
MLB Notebook: Hall of Fame Classic a big hit in its debut Jun 22, 2009
For the record, Team Wagner beat Team Collins, 5-4, in seven innings -- the teams were named after Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Eddie Collins -- on Mike Pagliarulo's tie-breaking hit. Phillies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wilson moving up Pirates' charts Jun 22, 2009
In second is Arky Vaughan with 1,381 games and of course, Hall of Famer Honus Wagner is tops with 1,887. PIT: RHP Ian Snell (2-7, 5. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
UConn's Thabeet opts out of workout Jun 22, 2009
In the inaugural, Team Wagner beat Team Collins, 5-4, in seven innings (the teams were named after Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Eddie Collins). Former Red Sox players participating included Bill Lee, Mike Timlin, and Lee Smith. (Boston Globe)
Playhouse bringing “Honus & Me” to the plate Jun 19, 2009
It was a victory due in large part to the prowess both offensive and defensive of legendary shortstop Honus Wagner. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Playhouse bringing Honus quo; to the plate By BRUCE SIWY Rating: 0 Friday, June 19, 2009 12:24 AM EDT It feels like a century has passed since the Pittsburgh Pirates last fielded a championship squad.And, ironically, it was in fact... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Treasure seekers set up shop Jun 5, 2009
Dewey Screwum and Howe Jun 4, 2009 12:42 PM I wonder if my Honus Wagner is worth anything. Bird Lips Jun 4, 2009 12:59 PM I have an unopened box of kleenexes from 1968. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
DUGOUT: Victor Martinez continues to roll May 27, 2009
Boasting Hall-of-Famers like Vic Willis, Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell, the Pirates have enjoyed seven World Series appearances in their colored history. Their last, though, was exactly 30 years ago. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
S.C. native, Bosox great Jim Rice tours baseball HOF May 16, 2009
It s an honor to be chosen to be in this elite group of men that played the game of baseball, the former Boston Red Sox slugger said Friday after touring the Baseball Hall of Fame, the plaques of the first class of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Honus Wagner, and Walter Johnson gleaming in the background. I think I m ahead of the game. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Rice in awe as he tours Hall of Fame May 16, 2009
He enjoyed the Honus Wagner exhibit, where Rice was amazed by the quality of the wood used for the bats. "With wood like that you don't have to worry about getting jammed and breaking a bat," he said. (Boston Globe)
Jim Rice tours baseball Hall of Fame May 16, 2009
"It's an honor to be chosen to be in this elite group of men that played the game of baseball," the former Boston Red Sox slugger said Friday after touring the Baseball Hall of Fame, the plaques of the first class of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Honus Wagner, and Walter Johnson gleaming in the background. "I think I'm ahead of the game. I never thought one day I'd play in the big leagues," said Rice, now 56 with flecks of gray streaking his beard. (Concord Monitor)
Bodley: Rice pround to join elite May 16, 2009
Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson -- Class of 1936. "They were men -- men that played the game," he said, obviously in awe. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
In blink of an eye, stealing home back in vogue May 16, 2009
Posted: Friday May 15, 2009 6:38PM; Updated: Friday May 15, 2009 6:38PM. Jason Werth stole second, third and then home when Russell Martin lobbed the ball back to the pitcher. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Marketing the Penguins May 13, 2009
Sales at Honus Wagner sporting goods Downtown have remained level with last year, General Manager Tim Piett said, with young fans from Point Park University still streaming in to buy T-shirts on the way to the arena. "Given the economic climate and everything that's good," he said of the unchanged sales. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Playhouse raises a quarter of its fundraising goal May 1, 2009
Saddled with a 100,000 shortfall, Playhouse enthusiasts embarked on a fundraising campaign this February (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Baseball Today Apr 28, 2009
He joins Luke Appling (1949) and Hall of Famer Honus Wagner (1916). TOUCH 'EM ALL. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Vizquel makes historic appearance Apr 28, 2009
The other two were Hall of Famers: Honus Wagner for Cleveland in 1916 and Luke Appling for the White Sox in 1949. Vizquel achieved that milestone on Sunday when he took over at shortstop in the eighth inning after Josh Hamilton hit for Elvis Andrus. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
MLB: Manny homers twice, Dodgers win 7th straight Apr 19, 2009
The two RBIs tied Honus Wagner for 19th place on the career list at 1,732. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Manny hits two HRs; Dodgers extend win streak to seven Apr 19, 2009
The two RBI tied Honus Wagner for 19th place on the career list at 1,732. "Manny's one of those guys who you never worry about how they start, because his numbers are always going to finish up in the same place. And it makes him a little bit more dangerous if he's cold," said Colorado reliever , Ramirez's teammate in Boston for four seasons including 2004, when Ramirez was named World Series MVP.. (USA Today -- Sports)
Manny homers to join exclusive club Apr 19, 2009
Ramirez didn't wait long for his curtain call, homering in his second at-bat in the third inning to tie Honus Wagner for 19th all-time in RBIs with 1,732. It was his 54th multi-home run game to tie him with Frank Robinson for ninth on the all-time Major League list. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
China snaps up US debt despite worries Apr 16, 2009
If you have a baseball card collection, and times get bad, you don't sell the Honus Wagner or the Mickey Mantle rookie card,'' he said, referring to two of the game's biggest historical stars. They have always been, and will always remain, the most desirable holdings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Pirates '09: Day Four Apr 6, 2009
" On deck Game: Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 4:15 p.m. today, Busch Stadium. TV, radio: FSN Pittsburgh, WPGB-FM (104.7). Pitching: LHP Paul Maholm (9-9, 3.71 ERA last year) vs. RHP Adam Wainwright (11-3, 3.20). Key matchup: The Pirates have batted .314 against Wainwright through his career, including Freddy Sanchez going 7 for 16. Of note: Jack Wilson will make his eighth opening-day start at shortstop, matching Jay Bell's run in 1989-96. Honus Wagner made 10 at the position. First Pitch... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Collections find value in personal stories Mar 24, 2009
Maybe a Honus Wagner card or a Princess the Bear Beanie Baby is especially rare, but it has no real use to anybody, and it doesn't cost more than a few pennies to make. And really, there's no such thing as "inherent value." We ascribe value to things almost arbitrarily. (Daily Collegian, PA)
ODDBALL ITEMS: Hall's empty summer, sports goes to dogs Feb 12, 2009
-- The Original Class of 1936 -- Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson -- is re-inducted in a kind of renewal of vows. -- Worthies who have been long overlooked by other Halls are voted in, such as Ray Guy (football), Dino Ciccarelli (hockey), Jo Jo White (basketball) and Jethro Tull (Rock & Roll). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Point Park, Wagner store seal deal for playhouse site (Yesterday) Feb 11, 2009
Michael Henninger/Post-Gazette The Honus Wagner Sporting Goods store has been on Forbes Avenue for more than five decades. For decades, the Honus Wagner Co. store Downtown has been a sports fan's paradise, crammed to the rafters with jerseys, jackets, T-shirts, sneakers and, of course, Terrible Towels ... Either way, the clock appears to be ticking on the venerable store, which was founded in 1918 by the legendary Honus Wagner himself and has occupied the same spot on Forbes Avenue since 1952,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fresno woman's 1869 baseball card brings her $64,073 Feb 11, 2009
Tristar has bought other high-priced sports memorabilia, like the 1909 Honus Wagner card, considered the Holy Grail of sports cards. It also bought the only known autographed "Shoeless" Joe Jackson bat and rookie cards of Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth. (Fresno Bee)
