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07/23/2008 9:46 AM ET Williams had blueprint for success Hall of Fame skipper built winners with old-school methods By Jack O'Connell / MLB.com. Dick Williams is one of two managers in history to take three franchises to the World Series. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
AL prevails in longest All-Star game Jul 18, 2008
The National League won that game 2-1 when Tony Perez hit a solo homer off Catfish Hunter in a matchup of future Hall of Famers. There were so many chances to end it before the 15th. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Gossage says 'Boss' belongs in Hall Jul 18, 2008
In the first blush of free agency, Steinbrenner signed Catfish Hunter, Jackson and Gossage -- among others -- thus forming the building blocks of the 1978 World Series-winning team. Sans Gossage, the Yanks also won in 1977. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Baby Not For Sale Jul 17, 2008
The Yankees know how to pay homage to their fallen heroes, although it would have been cool to mention Thurman Munson and Catfish Hunter. You can t have everything, I suppose. (Fox News)
Six Cheers: Batting cleanup Jul 14, 2008
Last modified 7/11/2008 - 2:40 pm Originally created 071408. Duval County residents are very fortunate, having not just balmy winters but also miles of beautiful beaches to enjoy. (Florida Times-Union)
No-Hit Major League Pitchers Jun 16, 2008
The youngest American League pitcher to have a perfect game was Jim Catfish Hunter of the Oakland Athletics. The future hall of famer was 22 years and one month when he threw his gem against a powerful Minnesota Twins team on May 8, 1968. (Suite101.com)
Mincher's baseball career worthy of Hall Jun 7, 2008
During his career he had home runs off Hall of Fame pitchers Jim Bunning, Rollie Fingers, Whitey Ford, Jim Catfish Hunter, Jim Palmer, Robin Roberts, Nolan Ryan, Hoyt Wilhelm and in the 1965 World Series off Don Drysdale. Mincher was a part of the World Series champion Oakland A s club in 1972. (Madison County Record, AL)
Angels awarded 2010 All-Star Game May 29, 2008
The NL won the 1967 game on July 11 of that year in front of 46,309, 2-1, when Tony Perez homered off Catfish Hunter in the top of the 15th inning. Tom Seaver closed it in the bottom of the inning, thus ending the longest game in All-Star history. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Mets' winter prize pays early dividends May 18, 2008
"A lot of great pitchers do that. I know Catfish Hunter and those types of guys gave up a lot of home runs, because they're so confident. They believe that they can execute a pitch. But every so often, you'll get under one, you'll leave it up there. [A home run] is going to happen every once in a while, but I don't have a problem with it, as long as he holds them down and gets us the 'W.'". He got them a very large "W" on Saturday. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
WISE SPENDING: MLB's best free-agent signings of all time May 16, 2008
Catfish Hunter, Yankees pitcher, 1975; $3. 35 million, five years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mets mailbag: How is club doing so far? May 13, 2008
32), Catfish Hunter (No. 29) and Dwight Gooden (No. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
THIS WEEK IN BAY AREA BASEBALL HISTORY May 4, 2008
-- A's (May 8, 1968): In the team's first year in Oakland, Catfish Hunter tosses a perfect game to beat the Twins 4-0. Aside from striking out 11 batters, he collects three hits (in the pre-designated hitter days) and drives in three runs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
O's win streak ends at three games Apr 21, 2008
" New York (10-10) led, 4-0, after seven innings and broke the game open in the ninth on a three-run double by shortstop Derek Jeter. Baltimore (11-8) had won three straight games prior to the setback and had scored six runs or more in all of them. Pettitte stalled that momentum early, though, and held the Orioles to just four baserunners. Pettitte cruised easily through the early going, keeping the Orioles from hitting anything particularly hard. The southpaw recorded seven groundouts and four... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
FSN Bay Area and Oakland Athletics Celebrate Network Re-Launch With Opening Day Ceremony and Special Programming Mar 19, 2008
Source: FSN Bay Area. Special Pre-game Ceremony Unveiling Network's New Outfield Signs During Opening Day A's-Red Sox Game on April 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A's preview new campaign for media Mar 16, 2008
Some of the spots focus on the club's 40 years in Oakland, starting with footage of vintage greats such as Joe Rudi, Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue and Reggie Jackson before gradually taking the viewer through the years of Billy Ball, the Bash Brothers and the Big Three. Leahey said the campaign, which will include posters on BART and banners at McAfee Coliseum, will be anchored at onehundredpercentbaseball. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
John DonovanINSIDE BASEBALL Feb 29, 2008
SI.com - Writers - John Donovan:Dodgertown's charms not lost on Torre, players - Thursday February 28, 2008 1:11PM. Spring Hot Spot: Vero Beach. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fantasy corner: Aces go places Feb 18, 2008
No, the Diamondbacks didn't leave with an old autographed picture of Catfish Hunter. They did better than that. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mets mailbag: Santana, and more Santana Feb 5, 2008
Most of the elite pitchers have put all their best into one stellar season -- Whitey Ford (1961), Juan Marichal ('66), Bob Gibson ('68), Tom Seaver ('69), Steve Carlton ('72), Catfish Hunter ('74), Ron Guidry ('7 00004000 8), Dwight Gooden ('85), Orel Hershiser, David Cone and Frank Viola ('88), Greg Maddux ('95), John Smoltz ('96), Pedro Martinez ('99), Randy Johnson and Barry Zito ('02). That is, they all produced signature seasons that included their career highs in victories, percentage,... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Sportswriters awards: Writers select Ellis as top athlete Dec 28, 2007
The Athletics rewarded Ellis, the team s first two-time winner of the Jim Catfish Hunter Award, for his fine play by picking up his contract option for 2008. They did that while the season was going on, and I thought that was real nice, said Ellis, who will spend the off-season spending time with his wife, Sarah, and son Briggs William, who was born June 1. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
2007 South Dakota Sportswriters Association awards announced Dec 26, 2007
com - Rapid City, South Dakota's News Leader. By The Associated Press Wednesday, December 26, 2007. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sturgis wrestling, Stevens track earn SDSA award Dec 26, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007. The Associated Press. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Williams wasn't sure he'd ever make Hall Dec 6, 2007
"So he had Jim Fanning take the reins the last few weeks of the season and they ended up winning their division in the second half. Believe it or not, I'm a manager that had been let go, but I was rooting like the devil for them because it would have made my paycheck a little bigger." Along the way, Williams managed his share of Hall of Famers: Yaz with the Red Sox; Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter and Rollie Fingers with the A's, Gary Carter with the Expos, and Tony Gwynn with the Padres. Now... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Moments in Time Nov 25, 2007
" One measure of The Play's impact: Gary Tyrrell still receives attention as the "trombone guy. " Tyrrell wandered into the south end zone during The Play, only to unwittingly get in Moen's way. Moen flattened him, eventually prompting the College Football Hall of Fame to put Tyrrell's twisted trombone on display. Tyrrell, now 46 and living in Half Moon Bay, is good-natured about his strange slice of sporting fame, so we recently posed a playful question: What if he had been in the end zone for... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Moments in time Twenty-five years after The Catch and The Play (and the... Nov 25, 2007
Moments in time / Twenty-five years after The Catch and The Play (and the home run), consider these the Bay Area's 10 most memorable sports years. " One measure of The Play's impact: Gary Tyrrell still receives attention as the "trombone guy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
R.C. native Mark Ellis the A's sure hand Nov 22, 2007
Ellis became the first Oakland player to be honored twice with the Jim Catfish Hunter Award, named for the A s late Hall of Fame pitcher. He also won the award, chosen by players and coaches, in 2005. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Shaping the Rangers #16: Fergie Jenkins Nov 8, 2007
The righty would go on to win 25 games for the Rangers in 1974, finish fifth in the MVP voting and ended his season just two first place votes behind Catfish Hunter for the Cy Young Award. Although it would be his last season to reach the 20 win plateau, Jenkins continued to pitch effectively with the Rangers the following season. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Schilling's effort falls in safe hands Oct 26, 2007
The Official Site of The Boston Red Sox: News: Boston Red Sox News. Schilling's strong start. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Which Mr. Octobers To Call On In A Pinch? Oct 18, 2007
Holtzman joined Vida Blue and Catfish Hunter in a formidable starting rotation that led Oakland to three straight World Series titles in 1972-74. In the regular season, Holtzman won 17 or more games six times and pitched two no-hitters. (Click2Houston, TX)
The A's and Mets in 1973 Oct 10, 2007
With a starting rotation of Catfish Hunter, Ken Holzman, Vida Blue and Blue Moon Odom (how many teams had one player whose last name was another player's first name ... Catfish Hunter out-dueled Tom Seaver in Game 6 as the A's won, 3-1. (Suite101.com)
Queen Latifah enjoys first-pitch honors Oct 7, 2007
"I was kind of both a Yankees and a Mets fan growing up. Because I'm from Jersey, I could be. New Yorkers got to choose, but not me. I was a big Reggie Jackson fan, a Catfish Hunter fan.". Now, it's all Yankees. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
A time for player milestones Sep 30, 2007
300," Bochy said. "We're not into (stats), but the fact that he's so close, and he's been so consistent, we'd like to see him get it. " Winn grounded into a double play in the first inning, a run scoring after singles by Rajai Davis and Kevin Frandsen. In the third, Winn was robbed by a nice throw from third baseman Andy LaRoche, who grabbed his sharp grounder deep behind the bag. But in the sixth, Winn sent a crisp single through the left side of the infield against starter David Wells, but... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Like Hunter, Ellis lets his play tell his story Sep 29, 2007
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Powerless A's Sep 29, 2007
Angels Beat Athletics 2-0. Article:Angels Beat Athletics 2-0:/n/a/2007/09/28/sports/s213724D99. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notes: Teammates honor Ellis Sep 29, 2007
It's for these reasons that Mark Ellis was presented with this year's Catfish Hunter Award before Friday's contest with the Angels. The award honors the A's player whose play on the field and demeanor in the clubhouse best exemplifies the courageous, competitive and inspirational spirit that was a big part of Hall of Famer and A's legend Jim "Catfish" Hunter's character. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Taking strides to fight ALS Sep 22, 2007
By The Daily Reflector. Saturday, September 22, 2007. (The Daily Reflector)
Four Corners: What's the greatest dynasty? Sep 17, 2007
And, true, having three Hall of Famers -- Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter and Rollie Fingers -- is nice, but there have been teams with more. But here's what made the A's the best. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Fund raiser planned for Gridley couple affected with West Nile Virus Sep 15, 2007
Entertainment will be by the Buttacavoli Brothers and Drew Salle of the Catfish Hunter Band starting at 9 p.m.. Tickets are 20 for adults and can be purchased in advance in Gridley at Valley Tractor (John Deere), Curves, Downtown Spa on Hazel Street, Big Valley Ag and the Moose Lodge. (Gridley Herald, CA)
LOCAL SCENE: Friends put own spin on this 'Tour' Sep 9, 2007
com: Ken Robison: LOCAL SCENE: Friends put own spin on this 'Tour. Call: (800) 877-3400. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
One-of-a-kind DVD set relives '77 World Series Aug 16, 2007
It's the first time one can see the beneficial effects of free agency -- Gullett, Jackson and Catfish Hunter all play major roles in the Yankees' triumph. It's the first time a team (the Dodgers) has had four players hit 30 home runs in the same season. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Steinbrenner Doesn't Deserve Portfolio's Story Aug 11, 2007
He's hated for signing lots of coveted free agents, going back to Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter and Goose Gossage in the 1970s. He has built Major League Baseball's biggest payroll, at about $200 million. (Fox News)
Time finally caught up to Wells, but what a time it's been for him Aug 10, 2007
With a career record of 235-156, Wells won more games and lost fewer than did five Hall of Fame pitchers: Jim Bunning, Don Drysdale, Jesse Haines, Catfish Hunter and Rube Marquard. His. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Blast From The Past: A's Finley Strikes Out Aug 9, 2007
The team included such names as Joe Rudi, Reggie Jackson, Rick Monday, Sal Bando, Dick Green, Catfish Hunter, Bert Campaneris, Dave Duncan and Paul Lindblad, all major contributers to the A's future success. One can only ponder, would the A's have made the World Series sooner if Finley didn't fire manager Alvin Dark and slugging Ken "The Hawk" Harrelson. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Agent Has Eye For The Stars Aug 8, 2007
When you represent a guy who, at the beginning of the draft season, wasn't supposed to get drafted but he does, that's rewarding. " Chandler Williams, now at the Vikings training camp in Minnesota, said he is working hard and hopes to impress the coaches. Williams said Owens worked hard, too. "I'm pretty sure he put in a lot of time on the phone," Williams said. Owens was born in Prospect, N.Y., a town of about 350 people in the upper part of the state. His grandfather was a professional... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Just Wynn, baby Aug 2, 2007
Other diabetic athletes include baseball stars Jackie Robinson, Ty Cobb, Jim Catfish Hunter and David Wells, boxers James Buster Douglas, Joe Frazier and Sugar Ray Robinson, NFL coaching greats Hank Stram and Joe Gibbs, former NBA star Walt Frazier and tennis standout Billie Jean King. Charlotte Bobcats guard Adam Morrison brought new publicity to the disease when he played college basketball at Gonzaga. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Indians trotting out fun in the clubhouse Jul 24, 2007
UNION-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES. Trot Nixon's teammates don't know it yet, but they should be afraid, reports Jodie Valade of The Plain Dealer of Cleveland. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bronx 'Burns' on screen Jul 18, 2007
ESPN's 'Bronx Is Burning' scorches - AM New York. ESPN's 'Bronx Is Burning' scorches. (Newsday -- New York City)
An exhibition of foolishness Jul 11, 2007
In 1967, Catfish Hunter worked the final five innings of a 15-inning, 2-1 National League victory. There were other pitchers available, since manager Hank Bauer only used five. (Boston Globe)
Haren And Peavy To Start All-Star Game Jul 10, 2007
Haren, making his first All-Star appearance, will be the sixth Oakland pitcher to start an All-Star Game, following Mark Mulder (2004), Bob Welch (1990), Dave Stewart (1989), Vida Blue (1971, '75) and Catfish Hunter (1973). "It's obviously an honor and I know there were a lot of deserving candidates," said Haren. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Crawford Looking For Party Favors Jul 10, 2007
" Haren (10-3, 2.30 ERA, 101 strikeouts in 129 1/3 innings) is the sixth Athletics pitcher to start, following Vida Blue (1971, '75), Catfish Hunter (1973), Dave Stewart (1989), Bob Welch (1990) and Mark Mulder (2004). "I'd be lying," Leyland said, "if I said there wasn't a nice extra touch because he pitches right across the bay here. " CALLING ALL ANGELS: Honorary NL president and Phillies chairman Bill Giles pointed out Monday that the NL went 19-4 during his father's tenure as league... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
A's Haren to start for AL All-Stars Jul 10, 2007
Past Oakland All-Star starters: Vida Blue, Catfish Hunter, Dave Stewart and Bob Welch. "It's a tribute to the A's, the GM and the organization,'' Haren said. "Obviously, they know where they're doing. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Bronx Is Burning' scorches Jul 10, 2007
July 9, 2007 ESPN knows drama, maybe better than the TNT channel that uses that slogan. The sports cabler's first series, "Playmakers," was a surprisingly hard-hitting pro football saga. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Yankees notes: Damon gets rare start in left Jul 7, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. 07/06/2007 9:30 PM ET Notes: Damon gets rare start in left With Matsui as DH, Torre puts Cabrera's strong arm in center By Caleb Breakey / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Hot dish: University Chophouse set to open Jul 4, 2007
" Lunch hours are 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; dinner is served from 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and from 5-11 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Appetizers and lighter fare will be available until 11 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and until midnight Thursdays-Saturdays. The bar will remain open until midnight Mondays-Wednesdays and until 1 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Reservations for the dining rooms are accepted by calling 439-CHOP (2467). Spots on the patio will be available on a first-come,... (The Daily Reflector)
Notes: Yanks' skid adds to pressure Jun 30, 2007
The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: New York Yankees News. "[Joe Torre is] not responsible for anything that's gone on here," Derek Jeter said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Now that’s a big, big fish Jun 29, 2007
What Teegardin hooked was a 50-pound plus flathead catfish with a similar appearance to Catfish Hunter, which was landed in the movie Grumpier Old Men. And just like the movie, Teegardin needed help to bring the huge fish in. (Carthage Press, MO)
Notes: Kendall's defense invaluable Jun 25, 2007
He caught three 20-game winners -- Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue and Ken Holtzman -- in 1973. "They told me, 'It's your job to tell me what to throw,'" Fosse recalled. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Hall of Famer Jenkins,who 'met the devil,' provides advice for preps Jun 9, 2007
And that one year I beat Oakland five times in one year - I beat Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue, Kenny Holtzman, Blue Moon Odom, and I think I beat Vida Blue one other time - when they see you work hard, it rubs off. "You hit six homers in 1971; do you remember them?"Who I hit them against. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Spartans: Best in the West May 27, 2007
Granite Falls fell to Perquimans (led by Catfish Hunter) in the state final. In 1977, Hudson and Granite Falls consolidated to form South Caldwell. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Notes: Fans rewarded for patience May 17, 2007
Other pitchers to endure the indignity included Hall of Famer Catfish Hunter and John Smoltz. Since Trachsel, remarkably, there have been nine four-in-one innings, including one by Chase Wright of the Yankees against the Red Sox on April 22. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
The bionic man May 17, 2007
GROWING UP near Boston, my friends and I, all of us faithful Red Sox watchers, enjoyed speculating how far the fictional Steve Austin and his six million dollars worth of built-in performance enhancers would hit a Catfish Hunter fastball. Our jaws dropped at the mental images we conjured of melting seams aglow with flame, backlit by the stratosphere. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
'Catfish' served perfectly (Dick Heller) May 8, 2007
Catfish' served perfectly - Sports - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper. Catfish' served perfectly. (Washington Times, DC)
Hole uncovered in sock story Apr 27, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. Orioles broadcaster says he misunderstood Mirabelli's response. (Boston Globe)
Homers power Red Sox sweep Apr 24, 2007
And in 1977, Catfish Hunter was tagged by Boston in a 9-4 defeat at Fenway Park in 1977. Yet only the 1961 Milwaukee Braves (at Cincinnati), 1963 Cleveland Indians (vs. (Albany Times Union)
Cubs rain on Manatees' opener Apr 6, 2007
278) against Hall of Fame pitchers Catfish Hunter, Gaylord Perry and Nolan Ryan. "We want to teach as much as we can," said Berry, who will turn 66 on May 10. (Florida Today)
Famed numbers man makes the list Apr 5, 2007
By Seth Livingstone Charles O. Finley, the flamboyant former owner who helped launch the careers of Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter and Vida Blue, also inspired the career of one of sport's most influential historians and statisticians albeit inadvertently. "I was a Kansas City A's fan," recalls Bill James, born in Holton, Kan. (USA Today -- Sports)
