Williams sentimental during Hall induction Aug 1, 2008
"What an experience that was. We slept in old Navy barracks with spring mattresses. We were called at six o'clock in the morning. You put on your uniform and had to finish eating by 7:30. You looked at the board to see what your schedule was that day, and if you had the sliding pit at eight in the morning, you were in all kinds of trouble because you itched all day long. All their Minor League managers had been Major League players. They had Hall of Famers like George Sisler giving us... (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Ichiro gets 1,700th hit in loss Jul 4, 2008
372 that season, breaking the single-season hit record, which had been held by George Sisler for 84 years. Counting the 1,278 hits Ichiro had during a nine-year career with the Orix Blue Wave of Japan's Pacific League, he now has 2,978 hits and figures to reach the 3,000-hit plateau later this month or in early August. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Topps claims foul over use of images Jun 10, 2008
The other players are Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Rogers Hornsby, Thurman Munson, George Sisler, and Johnny Mize. In October, Topps was acquired for $385 million by former chief Michael Eisner's Tornante Co. and Madison Dearborn Partners LLC. Upper Deck had offered to buy its competitor for $416 million before scrapping that proposal. (Boston Globe)
Walsh blazes past Field, 1-0 May 24, 2008
While Brunello provided three sparkling defensive plays and knocked in the game's only run in Walsh Jesuit's 1-0 semifinal victory over Field (21-7), it was Skulina who had George Sisler Field buzzing. Regularly breaking the 90 mph mark on several radar guns behind the screen -- including one 94 mph buzzer in the second inning and seven at 90 mph or higher in the seventh -- Skulina struck out 12, walked one, hit two batters and held the Falcons to two hits in raising his record to 7-0. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
McLaren unfazed by Ichiro's struggles Apr 21, 2008
Ichiro accumulated 50 hits in May -- the first of the three months he had at least 50 hits -- and ended the season with 262 hits, five more than Hall of Fame first baseman George Sisler had in 1920. And so, when Ichiro goes through any sort of stretch without much success at the plate, there seems to be less concern than when most players are scuffling. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
From Rochester to Cooperstown Dec 4, 2007
George Sisler, Johnny Mize, Red Schoendienst, Earl Weaver and Cal Ripken. They are the only five enshrined in both the Wings Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. (R News)
Great But Never World Champions Nov 24, 2007
George Sisler, who like Cobb, is not ranked as highly today as he had been in the 1940s and 1950s, batted. 340, hit over. (Suite101.com)
Ichiro named Sporting News All-Star Oct 17, 2007
Ichiro was selected as the AL Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player following the 2001 season and shattered the single-season hit record in '04 with 262 -- five more than George Sisler accumulated in 1920. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Baseball Today Sep 17, 2007
Suzuki's two hits gave him 235 for the season, 22 shy of the major league record set by George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns in 1920. Today's birthdays: Casey Janssen 26; Danny Haren 27. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Notes: Mariners lose00001AD6 out on coin flip Sep 8, 2007
372 and set an MLB single-season record with 262 hits -- five more than Hall of Fame first baseman George Sisler accumulated in 1920. Ordonez has been an offensive machine in his own right, batting at least. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Sisler's shot still rings half a century later Aug 8, 2007
Phillies tickets, merchandise, news and more. The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: News: Philadelphia Phillies News. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Big Ben Tolls For Mariners Jul 30, 2007
"I probably shouldn't have looked at third; sometimes you try to do too much. I had plenty of time, but I should have centered D.J. up a little more.'' Pinch-runner Jason Ellison scored to put Seattle back in front, and Lopez wound up at second. After a soft single by Willie Bloomquist and his subsequent steal of second, Jose Vidro drew an intentional walk, setting up Jose Guillen's two-run single past a diving Johnson. Broussard added an RBI single off Joe Kennedy to complete the scoring.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Seattle's comeback trumps Oakland's Jul 30, 2007
He reached 1,500 hits faster than any other player since 1900 except Al Simmons of the Philadelphia A's (who needed 1,040 games) and George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns (1,048). Ichiro has played in 1,060 games. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ichiro collects 1,500th big league hit Jul 30, 2007
Only Al Simmons (1,040 games) and George Sisler (1,048) reached the benchmark faster than Ichiro, whose accomplishment surpassed Ty Cobb's mark of 1,070 games. Mariners manager John McLaren, no stranger to Ichiro's speed on the basepaths, was certainly impressed by the speed displayed in reaching the 1,500-hit plateau. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Mariners rally to take series from A's Jul 30, 2007
Only Al Simmons (1,040 games) and George Sisler (1,048) reached the benchmark faster than Ichiro, who surpassed Ty Cobb's mark of 1,070 games. The accomplishment came in the midst of a Mariners' outburst, where they recorded six runs in the game's first two innings. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Ichiro third fastest to 1,500 hits Jul 30, 2007
Only Al Simmons (1,040) and George Sisler (1,048) reached the mark quicker, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Ty Cobb is fourth at 1,070. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Mariners bust out of seven-game skid Jul 28, 2007
Al Simmons (1,040) and George Sisler (1,048) are the fastest to 1,500 hits. But this game was more about a team than an individual. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Notes: McLaren learning on job Jul 27, 2007
Al Simmons (1,040 games) and George Sisler (1,048) reached 1,500 hits sooner than Ichiro. Ty Cobb reached the mark after 1,070 games. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
More of this story Jul 17, 2007
George Sisler s 84-year old record of most hits during a season was broken by Suzuki in 2004. He ended up with 262 hits in 2004, his fourth season in the majors. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Pirates set to retire Paul Waner's No. 11 Jul 13, 2007
" Bob Friend, a workhorse pitcher who starred for the Pirates in the late 1950s and early 1960s, also remembered Waner's batting cage in Harmarville, just east of Pittsburgh on old Freeport Road. "A lot of guys got help from him," recalled Friend. "We had a pretty good hitting instructor with the Pirates in those days, in George Sisler. He was in the charter class of the Hall of Fame, and he helped a lot of guys, too. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
The 10 Best Home Run Hitters Of All Time Jul 7, 2007
Ruth slugged 54 home runs that year, while second-place finisher George Sisler had--ready. --a grand total of 19. (Forbes -- Business)
Figgins sets up Kendrick as Angels win Jun 30, 2007
The major league record for hits in a month is 61, set by the St. Louis Browns' George Sisler in June 1920 and Philadelphia's Chuck Klein in July 1930. "What is he at, 51 hits? That's unreal," said Shields, who got the Angels out of a two-on, one-out jam in the eighth by getting Chris Gomez to bounce into a double play. (Los Angeles Times)
Notes: O'Flaherty wins battle with hero Jun 26, 2007
Five other Major Leaguers have recorded seven or more hitting streaks of 20 or more games: Willie Keeler (8), Ty Cobb (8), Pete Rose (8) and George Sisler (7). On deck: The Mariners face the Red Sox again on Tuesday in game two of the three-game series. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Ichiro first to reach 100 hits in '07 Jun 18, 2007
In fact, he is six games ahead of the pace he was on in 2004 when he finished with 262 hits, breaking the record George Sisler held for 84 years -- 257 hits. March to 100 Hits. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Notes: Reitsma goes back on DL Jun 12, 2007
" Here's the question: What Mariners fan doesn't know that Ken Griffey Jr. holds the franchise record for most career homers? But what player is No. 2 on the all-time list? Answer below. Did you know? Outfielder Raul Ibanez holds the team record for most hits in one game. On Sept. 22, 2004, Ibanez collected six against the Angels. He's back: Hargrove had third baseman Adrian Beltre back in the starting lineup Monday. Beltre sat out Sunday's game with a sore elbow, which he hurt after getting hit... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Eighty years later, '27 Pirates endure Jun 9, 2007
"Waner used all the fields. He was a classic hitter in the style of George Sisler.". Complementing Waner in the lineup were a slew of. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Ichiro's 1,000th MLB game a hit May 25, 2007
Ichiro's first-inning single in the Mariners' eventual 13-12 loss to the Devil Rays at Tropicana Field was the 1,412th hit of his career -- one more hit than Hall of Fame first baseman George Sisler had in the first 1,000 games of his Hall of Fame career. Since 1900, only Al Simmons, inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1953, had more hits (1,433) than Ichiro over the same amount of games. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
The Best Hitters of the 1920s May 4, 2007
George Sisler, St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators. Playing for the St. Louis Browns, who were one of the worst franchises in baseball history, Sisler hit over. (Suite101.com)
Pirates to honor Waner Apr 14, 2007
"And this was my rookie year and I was struggling. George Sisler was the hitting instructor with the Pirates and he helped me tremendously. Billy Meyer was the manager and was great, but I got to know Waner and went out to his driving range and batting range in the morning before a night game, when we were home probably two or three days a week. "He was the greatest -- I loved him. He had to be 55 or 60 at that time and he could still hit. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Memories of Busch Stadium riveting Apr 6, 2007
For one afternoon, though, Busch Stadium, where Stan Musial, Dizzy Dean, George Sisler and Eddie Gaedel once performed, was my field of dreams. David Holsted is a staff writer for the Daily Times. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Garvey, John Down HOF List; Hershiser Dropped Jan 10, 2007
Inducted Dodger years 1936 Babe Ruth (c)1938 1939 George Sisler (c)1943; 1946-50 1939 Willie Keeler 1893; 1899-1902 1945 Dan Brouthers 1892-93 1945 Hughie Jennings 1899-00; 1903 1945 Wilbert Robinson (m)1914-31 1946 Joe McGinnity (p, c)1900 1946 Thomas McCarthy 1896 1952 Paul Waner 1941; 1943-44 1954 Rabbit Maranville 1926 1954 Ted Lyons (c)1954 1955 Dazzy Vance 1922-32; 1935 1959 Zach Wheat 1909-26 1961 Max Carey (+m)1926-29 1962 Jackie Robinson 1947-1956 1964 Burleigh Grimes (p, m)1918-26 1964... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Sports briefs: USA, Sweden reach semis Jan 3, 2007
George Sisler Jr., a former president of the International League and executive of three minor-league baseball teams, died ... Sisler, son of Hall of Famer George Sisler, had Alzheimer's disease and died Sunday outside of Columbus, Ohio. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
