Wit & wisdom Jul 24, 2009
-- "Lou Brock was a great base stealer, but today, I am the greatest of all-time," from on-field ceremony moments after breaking Brock's career stolen-base record. -- "Muhammad Ali was my idol, and ... he said, 'I'm the greatest.' So I said, if I ever break the record, I want to say 'I'm the greatest' out of respect for Muhammad Ali. It had nothing to do with baseball.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Obama kicks off historic night in St. Louis Jul 19, 2009
" Then the Cardinals' living Hall of Famers were all brought out to home plate and introduced to their adoring public: Stan Musial, Ozzie Smith, Bruce Sutter, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson and Red Schoendienst. As is the case wherever this is done, it is a highly emotional moment, evoking memories for many of their youth. "This is the national pastime," Obama would say in the second inning in the Fox broadcast booth. "To go down there and meet Stan Musial and Bob Gibson and those guys, it's such a... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
There's hope for Pirates after all (Yesterday) Jul 17, 2009
Morry Gash/Associated Press President Barack Obama salutes former cardinals outfielder Lou Brock before the first inning. Generally speaking, little good ever comes of baseball's All-Star break, most especially from the game itself, which is often a tedious affair noteworthy in the broad view only because it is somehow superior to the balance of the species: the Pro Bowl, the NHL All-Star Game, and the NBA All-Star Game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Starry eyed in St. Louis:Obama, boo birds & red carpets Jul 16, 2009
The article talks about who Meyer s childhood heroes were (Bob Gibson and Lou Brock) as well as his recommendations on where to eat in St. Louis. The story is about three fourths of a page. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
VERDUCCI:NL's long-standing All-Star futility worth watching Jul 15, 2009
Actually, Lou Brock didn't think this streak was all in fun. The Cardinals Hall of Famer walked into the NL clubhouse before the game to pump up these loveable losers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
AL tops NL 4-3; unbeaten streak now 13 Jul 15, 2009
In addition to the Budweiser Clydesdales, Cardinals Hall of Famers Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter, Ozzie Smith and Stan Musial, who was driven around the field in a golf cart. MLB also had a video tribute from five Presidents -- Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Cinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter -- paying tribute to their All-Stars among us, 30 people who were honored for their service and charitable works. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Mauer's double for AL ties All-Star game after 6 Jul 15, 2009
Wearing red jackets, five other Cardinals Hall of Famers were on the field: Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith. Sheryl Crow, who is from Missouri, sang the national anthem. (Anchorage Daily News)
Even Obama can't help NL end losing streak in All-Star Game Jul 15, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder , who was 8 the last time the NL won in 1996, said Hall of Famer Lou Brock gave the squad a "rah-rah speech" before the game. To no avail. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stan the 'Man' Jul 15, 2009
Musial was preceded onto the field by five other Cardinals Hall of Famers, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith and Bruce Sutter. He remained on the field as President Obama, clad in a Chicago White Sox warm-up jacket, threw the ceremonial first pitch to Pujols. (USA Today -- Sports)
ST. LOUIS' OWN Jul 14, 2009
And he remains close with Cardinals Hall of Famers Bob Gibson and Lou Brock, saying they played in baseball's greatest era. "My dad has been kind of the people's champion," says Tim Shannon, one of six children. (USA Today -- Sports)
PADRES: TOP 40 MEMORABLE MOMENTS Jul 14, 2009
PADRES: TOP 40 MEMORABLE MOMENTS : North County Times - Californian 07-14-2009. Entertainment Extras. (North County Times)
Notebook: Pena replaces Pedroia on AL roster Jul 13, 2009
Obama will be greeted by six living Cardinals Hall of Famers: Stan Musial, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith. Obama will use a special glove manufactured by Wilson Sporting Goods with "Obama 44" in script and an American flag. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pujols to catch Obama's All-Star pitch Jul 13, 2009
The six living Cardinals Hall of Famers -- Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Red Schoendienst, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith -- will all be there to greet the president. As for Obama, he'll be wearing a black glove specifically designed for him by Wilson. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
BASEBALL PARADISE? St. Louis gets All-Star nod from players Jul 13, 2009
They take pictures of Stan Musial, Lou Brock and the other statues of Cardinals greats outside the ballpark. They run toward anyone who looks like a ballplayer, hoping for an autograph. (USA Today -- Sports)
Willie Horton talks baseball with the fans Jul 8, 2009
W_Horton: Fifth game of the '68 World Series, throwing out Lou Brock in the 5th inning, I thought was the turning point and we went on to win the Series. jahgreen_2: Willie, did you think you were going to get Lou Brock at home in Game 5 of the 1968 Series. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Robinson on board for All-Star 5K Jun 30, 2009
The official race starter will be yet another Cooperstown resident, Lou Brock. Registration and information for this unique event is available at the , and fans can register for a discount through this Thursday -- and early registration is encouraged, given the limited space. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Stealing home Jun 30, 2009
Only four of the 1,406 steals by career leader Rickey Henderson were straight steals of home, and that's four more than Lou Brock (938), the man whose record Henderson broke, had in his Hall of Fame career. Yet this season there have been four straight steals of home and amazingly, it happened twice on Sunday: on a combined botched suicide squeeze and wild pitch that was ruled a stolen base against the Cubs, and on a straight steal against the Diamondbacks after getting the green light from... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
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 ... In addition to Musial, there's a cadre of Cardinals Hall of Famers who live in St. Louis or who are frequently found at Busch Stadium including shortstop Ozzie Smith; second baseman Red Schoendienst; pitchers Bob Gibson and Bruce Sutter; and outfielder/legendary base... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Star trio to participate in All-Star fun run Jun 26, 2009
The first All-Star Charity 5K un, presented by Sports Authority and Nike, got a little star power on Thursday, as it was announced that Hall of Famer Lou Brock will be the official starter, while Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers and Brooks Robinson as well as former Cardinal Vince Coleman will be handing out medals and congratulating fans as they cross the finish line. The event will take place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, July 12, as part of the MLB All-Star Summer program. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Ozzie, Oquendo to manage Futures Game Jun 25, 2009
Smith and Oquendo join an illustrious list of Futures Game managerial predecessors, which includes Hall of Famers George Brett, Tony Perez, Lou Brock, Goose Gossage, Juan Marichal, Paul Molitor, Luis Aparicio and Gaylord Perry. Smith is certainly no stranger to All-Star festivities, having been named to the National League team 15 times in his career, every season from 1981 through his last year in the big leagues, 1996, with the lone exception of 1993. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Homers help Shields outduel Santana Jun 21, 2009
" Santana held the Rays hitless for the first four innings, allowing only Shields to reach base via a walk in the third. Tampa Bay finally pushed a run across in the fifth when Jason Bartlett and Gabe Kapler cobbled together back-to-back doubles to tie the score at 1. Carlos Pena accounted for the second run against Santana with an epic blast to deep center field leading off the seventh. "I think that's the longest home run since Lou Brock in the Polo Grounds," Maddon quipped. "That was really... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
MLB: PenasHR off Santana lifts Rays over Mets Jun 21, 2009
I think that ball was the longest home run since Lou Brock at the Polo Grounds, Rays manager Joe Maddon said. I think our guys in general, after last year, like bigger games, like bigger crowds. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tigers beat Cardinals 6-3, avoid sweep Jun 19, 2009
Hall of Famer Lou Brock attended the game on his 70th birthday. Magglio Ordonez, benched "indefinitely" by Leyland, is a. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Tim McCarver: Unit last to 300? Jun 5, 2009
McCarver said the only guy he ever saw Sandy Koufax threw at was Lou Brock after he bunted. -- McCarver thinks the one record that won't be broken is Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hit streak. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Baseball's Buck O'Neil Scored Jun 4, 2009
Later he discovered another future Hall of Famer, Lou Brock, and Joe Carter, who hit the 1993 World Series-winning home run for the Toronto Blue Jays. In 1990, O'Neil helped open the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Mo. (Investors Business Daily)
FS Midwests Cardinals Tourney of Champions Jun 4, 2009
The four brackets were announced Tuesday night, with the creatively-labeled titles of Stan Musial Region, Bob Gibson Region, Lou Brock Region and Ozzie Smith Region. The fan voting results were not disclosed, but each of the 16 clubs was given a one through four seeding in their bracket, with seed number one playing seed four and seeds two and three facing off in the first round. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Nike opening store in former bowling museum near stadium May 27, 2009
Stan Musial, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Willie McGee, Reggie Jackson, Tom Seaver and Tony Gwynn are just a few of the former players scheduled to be on hand. Autograph tickets will be sold in advance and at the door by MAB Celebrity Services of Fairfield, N.J.. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Stealing home catches their fancy May 16, 2009
Lou Brock, who held the record with 938 before Henderson, never made it. New York Mets star Jose Reyes is a three-time stolen base champ, and his bluffs of third base have prompted pitchers to balk him home. (News & Observer -- Sports)
In blink of an eye, stealing home back in vogue May 16, 2009
Lou Brock, who held the record with 938 before Henderson, never made it. New York Mets star is a three-time stolen base champ, and his bluffs of third base have prompted pitchers to balk him home. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Crawford enjoying himself this year May 6, 2009
The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays. Rays speedster finally over leg injuries of past seasons. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
BILL SPELTZ: ‘Field of Dreams' never forgotten May 3, 2009
Guys like Bob Feller, Reggie Jackson, George Brett, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Earl Weaver and Maury Wills have all been there. Kelsey Grammer and Meat Loaf have even played there. (Missoulian, MT)
Glorious stadium honors glorious past Apr 28, 2009
And there are eight Cardinals: Rogers Hornsby, Dizzy Dean, Ozzie Smith, Red Schoendienst, Gibson, Slaughter, Lou Brock and Stan Musial. The display is not quite the thousands of terra-cotta warriors uncovered in the past century in Xian. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blue Jays riding out hot streak Apr 12, 2009
Dating back to 1920, when RBIs were first recorded, only four players (Bobby Doerr, 1941; Lou Brock, 1967; Kal Daniels, 1988 and Larry Walker, 1997) have achieved at least three homers and 10 RBIs in their team's first five games. Lind and Detroit's Miguel Cabrera (three homers and 10 RBIs through five games) become the fifth and sixth members of that unique group. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Opener always an event in St. Louis Apr 7, 2009
Stan Musial, 88, the greatest player in the history of the storied Cardinals franchise, made a rare public appearance when he rode in on a golf cart to join the team's other living Hall of Famers -- Ozzie Smith, Bruce Sutter, Red Schoendienst, Lou Brock and Bob Gibson -- at the mound prior to the first pitch. St. Louis, host of this summer's 80th annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game, kicked off the All-Star festivities by welcoming back several former Cardinals All-Stars, including 1959... (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Baseball hosts Fish Fry and Memorabilia Auction on April 10 Apr 4, 2009
This year's memorabilia auction features over 50 items, including numerous sets of Cubs/Cardinals tickets and autographed items by Alex Rodriguez (New York Yankees), David Ortiz (Boston Red Sox), Daisuke Matsuzaka (Boston Red Sox), Chipper Jones (Atlanta Braves), Derek Lee (Chicago Cubs), Aramis Ramirez (Chicago Cubs), Rich Harden (Chicago Cubs), Matt Holliday (Oakland A's), Lou Brock and former Saluki and current New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs. 2009 Team Information. (Siusalukis.com)
Cards pay tribute to Ricketts' memory Mar 15, 2009
Manager Tony La Russa and coach Jose Oquendo also spoke to the gathering, which also included family members and Hall of Famer Lou Brock. "Davey was one of the greatest," Oquendo said. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Lake Land pounds nationally ranked Elgin Mar 9, 2009
Lake Land is 5-9 and is to play 1 p.m. Tuesday doubleheader against Lindenwood University s junior varsity team at Lou Brock Field in St. Charles. Saturday s first game. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
SPRING POSTCARDS: Rays Mar 7, 2009
Maddon grew up a Cards fan -- he could pick up KMOX from his home in Pennsylvania -- and was giddy at the prospect of seeing Bob Gibson, Lou Brock and Red Schoendienst when Tampa played St. Louis. Interesting, insightful comment from Randy Choate, who is trying to make the team as a reliever and was plowing through the Twilight series in the clubhouse. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jeff PearlmanPEARLS OF WISDOM Mar 4, 2009
Lou Brock enjoys spring training with the St. Louis Cardinals - Jeff Pearlman - SI.com ... No, Lou Brock is here because he's Lou Brock. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Field of memories Feb 22, 2009
Woods played against legends Satchel Paige and Lou Brock ... We played against Lou Brock. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Cards open full-squad workouts Feb 18, 2009
02/17/09 6:05 PM EST. La Russa, Schoendienst speak to full complement of players. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Writers dinner features All-Star theme Feb 8, 2009
And Lou Brock, always a star of the dinner, drew huge laughs when he related a story from his first All-Star appearance in 1967. Brock told the assemblage that after arriving at Angel Stadium some five hours early for the game, he asked a clubhouse attendant to get him a Coca-Cola. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
