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Post by nyjyrk on May 4, 2007 18:12:37 GMT -5
Pat Corrales As a player, he was a career backup catcher. He batted .216 in 767 AB stretched over 9 seasons. He wasn't much better as a manager. Corrales has the unique distinction of managing first place and last place teams in the same season. In 1983, he was fired as manager of the Phillies while the club was in first place. Weeks later, he was hired as the skipper of the Indians, who finished the season in last place in their division. The Phillies ended up going to the WS under Paul Owens (who lost to the Orioles). He's currently the Nationals bench coach.
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Post by nyjyrk on May 1, 2007 20:45:05 GMT -5
Basenoc, you answered yourself. ;D
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Post by nyjyrk on May 1, 2007 20:44:17 GMT -5
Phil RizzutoScooterInducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994. All-Star 1942 1950 1951 1952 1953 Awards 1950-ML-Major League Player of the Year 1950-AL-MVP 1951-AL-Babe Ruth Award All-Star 1942 1950 1951 1952 1953 Awards 1950-ML-Major League Player of the Year 1950-AL-MVP 1951-AL-Babe Ruth Award All-Star 1942 1950 1951 1952 1953 Awards 1950-ML-Major League Player of the Year 1950-AL-MVP 1951-AL-Babe Ruth Award played for the New York Yankees for his entire 13-year career, almost exclusively as a shortstop. Like many baseball players, his career was interrupted by a stint in the United States Navy during World War II. From 1943 through 1945, he played on the Navy's baseball team. Rizzuto was voted Most Valuable Player by a large margin in the American League in 1950, and was the runner-up for the award in 1949. He played in five All-Star Games, in 1942 and each year from 1950 to 1953. In 1950, he won the Hickok Belt, awarded to the top professional athlete of the year. Rizzuto's 1953 Topps baseball card read in part: "Ty Cobb named the "Scooter" as one of the few modern ball players who could hold his own among old timers" Rizzuto was noted for strong defense, "small ball" skills and clutch hitting, which helped the Yankees win seven World Series. As an offensive player, he is particularly regarded as one of the best bunters in baseball history. In retirement, he would often tutor players on the bunt during spring training. In the announcing booth, Rizzuto talked about the several different kinds of bunts he would use in different situations. Later during his broadcasting career, he would express disappointment that the art of bunting had largely been lost in baseball. Rizzuto led the AL in sacrifice hits for four consecutive seasons, and was in the top five for stolen bases seven times. Defensively, he led the league three times each in double plays and total chances per game, twice each in fielding and putouts, and once in assists. Rizzuto is in the top ten in several World Series categories, including games, hits, walks, runs, and steals. Rizzuto's peak as a player was 1949-50, when he was moved into the leadoff spot. In 1950, his MVP season, he hit .324 with 92 walks, and scored 125 runs. Rizzuto also handled 238 consecutive chances without an error that season, setting the record for shortstops. He was released by the Yankees on August 25, 1956. Rizzuto often talked about the unusual circumstances of his release. Late in the 1956 season, the Yankees acquired Enos Slaughter, and asked Rizzuto to meet with the front office to discuss adjustments to the upcoming postseason roster. They then asked Rizzuto to look over the list of Yankee players and suggest which ones might be cut to make room for Slaughter. For each name Rizzuto mentioned, a reason was given as to why that player needed to be kept. Finally, Rizzuto realized that the expendable name was his own. Broadcasting career Beginning the year after his retirement, Rizzuto broadcast Yankee games on radio and television for the next 40 years. His popular catchphrase was "Holy cow." Although Harry Caray was punctuating his broadcasts with the phrase even while Rizzuto was still playing, Rizzuto once claimed he'd been saying it his whole life, instead of using profanity. Rizzuto also became known for saying "Unbelievable!" or "Did you see that?" to describe a great play, and would call somebody a "huckleberry" if he did something Rizzuto didn't like. He would frequently wish listeners a happy birthday or anniversary, send get-well wishes to fans in hospitals, and speak well of restaurants he liked, or of the cannoli he would eat between innings. He would also joke about leaving the game early, saying to his wife, "I'll be home soon, Cora!" and "I gotta get over that bridge", referring to the nearby George Washington Bridge, which he would use to get back to his home in Hillside, New Jersey. In later years, Rizzuto would announce the first six innings of Yankee games; the TV director would sometimes puckishly show a shot of the bridge after Rizzuto had departed. Rizzuto was also very phobic about lightning, and would leave games with violent thunderclaps. On the evening of Mickey Mantle's funeral (August 15, 1995) in Dallas, the Yankees were set to play the Boston Red Sox in Boston. Rizzuto naturally assumed that he would be allowed to miss the game to attend the funeral with former teammates, but was scheduled to call the game. WPIX and/or the Yankees refused to let him go, citing that "someone needed to do the color commentary." Rizzuto eventually gave into emotion and abruptly left the booth in the middle of the telecast saying he couldn't go on. Rizzuto announced his retirement from announcing soon afterwards, which many attributed to the incident. However, he was eventually persuaded to return for one more season in 1996, his 40th behind the microphone.
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 29, 2007 10:16:29 GMT -5
Tommie Aaron Tommie (right) and his brother Hank13 career HRs to add to his brothers 755 to hold the record for the most by a brother combination.
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 29, 2007 2:15:59 GMT -5
Ollie Welf Oliver Henry Welf Bats Right, Throws Left Height 5' 9", Weight 160 lb. Debut August 30, 1916 Final Game August 30, 1916 Born January 17, 1889 in Cleveland, OH Died June 15, 1967 in Cleveland, OH Appeared in one game with the Cleveland Indians with zero at bats. Old Mill tobacco card of Ollie Welf. Card depicts him in 1909 with the Nashville Volunteers of the Southern Association. Was a member of 1910 Greenwood Scouts Cotton States League Champions.
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 27, 2007 18:53:07 GMT -5
King Kelly (Michael Joseph Kelly)Check out that 'stache!!!! Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1945.
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 27, 2007 6:35:03 GMT -5
Clark Griffith The Old FoxInducted into the Hall of Fame in 1946. A quality pitcher in the 1890s, Griffith made the Senators an instant contender when he became manager in 1912. As owner 1920-55, he built a competitive team from 1924-33 but found his hands tied financially afterward. He won 20 or more games for 6 consecutive years (7 total) during his playing days.
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 25, 2007 19:36:44 GMT -5
Mitch Webster Had some pretty good years with the Expos in the 80s, then bounced around as a role player.
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 22, 2007 22:02:07 GMT -5
Moose Haas Pitched with the Brewers and A's in the 70s and 80s.
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 22, 2007 19:27:54 GMT -5
Cubs and A's star OF, Rick Monday. Excellent defender in CF. I'll always think of the time he grabbed the US flag out of those hippies hands before they could burn it. To continue..... Mickey Charles Mantle"The Mick", "The Commerce Comet", or "Muscles"Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974. 2415 Hits, 536 HRs, 1509 RBI All-Star 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1967 1968 Awards 1956-ML-Major League Player of the Year 1956-AL-MVP 1956-AL-Triple Crown 1957-AL-MVP 1962-AL-MVP 1965-ML-Hutch Award 9 top ten finishes in MVP voting Gold Gloves-1962
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 22, 2007 14:48:44 GMT -5
Shawn Riggans Catcher who played in 10 games with the Devil Rays last year. He batted .172 with 1 RBI in 29 ABs. He's currently the regular catcher with the Durham Bulls (D-Rays' AAA affiliate)
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 19, 2007 18:56:24 GMT -5
Aaron Looper Cousin of Braden Looper. Had a cup of coffee in 2003 with the Mariners. Pitched in 6 games
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 18, 2007 20:32:21 GMT -5
Ron KittleAll-Star 1983 Awards 1983-AL-ROY Built like a Mack truck, Kittle broke into the majors with a bang. He hit 35 HRs and drove in 100 RBI. Then everything went down hill from there. He frequently struckout more than he had hits.
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 17, 2007 21:58:15 GMT -5
Bob Dernier's teammate on the 1984 Cubs..... Dennis Eckersley Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004. All-Star 1977 1982 1988 1990 1991 1992 Awards 1988-ALCS MVP 1988-AL-Rolaids Relief 1992-AL-CYA 1992-AL-MVP 1992-AL-Rolaids Relief 1992-AL-TSN Pitcher of the Year
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Post by nyjyrk on Apr 17, 2007 11:51:22 GMT -5
Lawrence "Yogi" BerraAll-Star 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 Awards 1951-AL-MVP 1954-AL-MVP 1955-AL-MVP
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