Colts give Chargers the bootVinatieri field goal as time expires lifts Indianapolis to 23-20 victory, dropping Bolts to 4-7 Nov 24, 2008
Norv's post game comment to Hank Bauer, "We're an improving team.". News flash, Norv: You inherited a dominate 14-2 team. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
It's not east being green on Chargers' roster Nov 20, 2008
You still feel like a rookie in the locker room, but after so many games, you kinda get in a groove and feel comfortable when you're playing," Hester said He's carried the ball 3 times for 3 yards and 1 fumble. I'm glad he's comfortable. I know, I know, it's early days yet. He's probably referring to Special Teams. Just sounded funny though. aussiecharger November 18, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. 0 of 0 people found this comment useful. Cason will get there as a pro. Hester needs at least some carries. Why... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Chargers hang on for 20-19 victory over Chiefs Nov 10, 2008
Just curious, is there anyone else out there who thinks Hank Bauer is a total idiot. He was more interested in giving out the referee's name (and home address and social security number if he had it) than he was in calling the game. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Look high, low for Series MVPs Oct 21, 2008
Maglie surrendered five base hits in the game -- one each to Mickey Mantle (4th-inning HR), Andy Carey, Billy Martin, Hank Bauer and Joe Collins. Mitchell was the only non-starter to play in the game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Postseason numbers don't measure up Oct 3, 2008
But the Philadelphia A's had something to say about that, winning three consecutive AL titles from 1929-31, which left the Babe playing in "just" those seven Series, the same as Frank Crosetti, five fewer than Mantle, two fewer than Hank Bauer, and only half as many as Yogi Berra, who missed only in 1948, 1954, and 1959 during his 17 full seasons with the Yankees. Suffice it to say, the Babe got a lot done during those seven series. (Boston Globe)
More to Stadium closing than goodbye Sep 24, 2008
" What was most special for Appel on Sunday evening was to be at the game with his son. "I had attended my first game at Yankee Stadium with my father in the mid 1950's and the Yankee right fielder was Hank Bauer," he said. "Now here I was for the final game with my son and the right fielder is Bobby Abreu. Did you know that the names Bauer and Abreu contain the same letters. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
KFMB boss hit by outrage over Open Sep 12, 2008
The story of the Air Coryell-era Chargers is told through interviews with Fouts, Kellen Winslow and Hank Bauer, plus vintage NFL Films footage. Forgot last week to mention the season debut of the Prep Pigskin Report, which airs at 11 every Friday night during football season on KUSI Channel 9/51. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
JumpStart program helps 'tweens, teens to health Jun 23, 2008
We have turned into a big, happy family, said Morgan, daughter of Cindy and Hank Bauer. She said her favorite activities were those played outside with her new friends. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Opinions on the RB Mar 3, 2008
" HANK BAUER Chargers team radio analyst and former running back "He's a great team guy. Has good hands and a deceptive burst. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Feb 23, 2008
This shellacked heirloom is signed by 18 Baltimore Oriole greats, including Jerry Adair, Luis Aparicio, Steve Barber, Hank Bauer, Jackie Brandt, Dick Brown, Joe Gaines, Jim Gentile, Billy Hitchcock, Bob Johnson, Charley Lau, Mike McCormick, Milt Pappas, Boog Powell, Robin Roberts, Brooks Robinson, Al Smith and Wes Stock. It even has the "bonus'' signatures of "Mr. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Sports letters: Flights of fancy Feb 4, 2008
They've got Hank Bauer. WOODROW BUTCH FAUST. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Freezer Bowl Jan 17, 2008
Kick returner Hank Bauer was the first one out of the Chargers' locker room for warm-ups. When he ran to the end of the field and returned to the locker room, he told his teammates it was impossible to get warm. (ESPN -- Football News)
Sports deaths in 2007 Dec 30, 2007
Baseball Ed Bailey, 75; Steve Barber 67; Hank Bauer, 84; Rod Beck, 38; Clete Boyer, 70; Lew Burdette, 80; Tommy Byrne, 87; Mike Coolbaugh, 35; Shag Crawford, 90; Bing Devine, 90; Art Fowler, 84; Vern Hoscheit, 85; Joe Kennedy, 28; Ernie Koy, 97; Bowie Kuhn, 80; Clem Labine, 80; Max Lanier, 91; Joe Nuxhall, 79; Phil Rizzuto, 89; Bill Robinson, 64; Vern Ruhle, 55; John Vukovich, 59. Basketball. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Blooper of Year: Brown's stepson makes colossal goof Dec 29, 2007
Boarding an elevator at evening's end, former Charger Hank Bauer was asked if he had ever seen a similar play. Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, Bauer said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Violent NFL deaths were bookends to 2007 Dec 27, 2007
"I guarantee it's the biggest loss in racing since Dale Earnhardt, and it's probably bigger.''Baseball deaths in 2007 could fill a lineup card. The Yankees had the left side of the infield with Clete Boyer and Phil Rizzuto, and Hank Bauer in left field. Joe Nuxhall, the youngest major leaguer at 15, could throw a few innings, then call a few more in the broadcast booth. Lew Burdette, Steve Barber and Clem Labine could join the rotation, with Rod Beck in relief. Ed Bailey would be behind the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dolphins losses magnifycoach Cameron's calls Dec 2, 2007
" Heading into today's game against the New York Jets, Cameron's 0-11 team hasn't scored an offensive point in two weeks. The past two losses, at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, included questionable decisions that could have led to Miami's first win of the season. Truth is, stretching back to his last game with the Chargers, Cameron hardly has been on a play-calling roll. San Diego was in control of last January's home playoff game against New England, with Pro Bowl running back LaDanian Tomlinson... (The Palm Beach Post)
The 1969 Yankees' Pennant Chances Nov 15, 2007
Roy White in left, Joe Peptione in center, and Bill Robinson in right, with only Billy Cowan and Dick Simpson as replacements, had little chance of reminding fans of Gene Woodling, Mickey Mantle, and Hank Bauer. In 1968, White led the team in batting team in batting, which is misleading since Roy hit. (Suite101.com)
Henderson's Yankees' Career Oct 26, 2007
Charlie Keller, Tommy Henrich, and Hank Bauer were not as great as Rickey, but they had better careers with the Yankees, while the player who holds the American League record for the most home runs in a single season, Roger Maris, presents a difficult situation. Everyone acknowledges Mickey Mantle s injuries, but Roger s are virtually ignored. (Suite101.com)
Beat goes on for Lancers Oct 11, 2007
You think it's easy erasing the sight of Hank Bauer stretching and going through calisthenics in a ultra-skimpy bikini. Say what. (North County Times)
Earl Weaver is Overrated Oct 7, 2007
Earl Weaver managed the Baltimore Orioles from the middle of the 1968 season, when he replaced Hank Bauer, until he retired in 1982. He came out of retirement to pilot the Orioles in 1985 and 1986, after which he retired for good. (Suite101.com)
Blast from the past Oct 7, 2007
He has had a 17-game hitting streak in the postseason, tying a couple of Yankees, Derek Jeter and Hank Bauer, for the longest such streak in history. He has 21 postseason homers, runner-up by one to another Yankee, Bernie Williams. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
An exhibition of foolishness Jul 11, 2007
There were other pitchers available, since manager Hank Bauer only used five. Thirty-five years later, the game ended in a tie when skippers Joe Torre and Bob Brenly ran out of pitchers. (Boston Globe)
You Can't Predict Jul 4, 2007
An aging Hank Bauer hit. 238 with only 9 home runs, and Gil McDougald, who played all three infield positions, slumped to. (Suite101.com)
Kaeding Gives Back with Golf, Camp Jun 12, 2007
Former Iowa special teams standouts and Rob Houghtlin will be on hand as will Kaedings San Diego Charger teammates (Iowa), (Iowa), and along with team play-by-play voice Hank Bauer. For more information on the Nate Kaeding Drive-Putt-Kick Golf Tournament, please visit: www. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Lidle remembered Apr 3, 2007
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Region famous for coal also produced some baseball greats Apr 1, 2007
With legendary teammates Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Hank Bauer, Phil Rizzuto, Johnny Mize and Billy Martin, the team performed in six World Series. Born in Scranton in 1922, the lefty played his first major league game on September 25, 1948. (Scranton Times, PA)
Ranking area managers Mar 30, 2007
Hank Bauer: Rehired in '69 after guiding A's in K.C. seven years earlier, didn't last the season, fired in September despite 80-69 record. 9. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
LOOMING LARGEIn the kingdoms of Bonds and Beane, new managers Bochy and Geren assert their power Mar 29, 2007
" Comfort in companionship. So far, it's noticeable with new managers on both sides of the bay. Ranking the managers A look at each of the managers in San Francisco and Oakland history: GIANTS MANAGERS 1. Dusty Baker: Lasted longer (10 years) than any other S.F. manager, first in NL to win three manager-of-year awards, rode Barry Bonds bandwagon, bullpen denied him 2002 World Series title, exited after run-in with ownership. 2. Roger Craig: The Humm Baby took over 100-loss team, helped turn... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Scout.com Roundtable: Situational matchups Mar 19, 2007
Platooning left-handers with right-handers has been in vogue since manager Casey Stengel had success alternating Hank Bauer and Gene Woodling in the Yankees' outfield in the 1950s. Earl Weaver got great accumulated production in Baltimore in the late 70s and early 80s with Gary Roenicke and John Lowenstein. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Mailbag: Will Abreu's injury affect the roster? Mar 6, 2007
The Yankees are also weighing ways to honor Hank Bauer, who passed away in February after a lengthy battle with cancer. Is Eric Duncan in Spring Training this year. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Grapefruit: Manny to make spring debut Friday Mar 2, 2007
" : hit a leadoff home run, also homered and pitched two perfect innings as the Yankees beat the Twins 6-1 in their spring opener.Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who has rarely been seen at Legends Field in Tampa this spring, watched from his suite on the first-base side of the stadium.Giambi, coming off surgery on his left wrist, walked in the first and hit a two-run homer the next inning to make it 5-0. A moment of silence was held before the game for former Yankees Hank Bauer and .Yankees... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Would Bolts be better than 14-2 in new digs? Feb 28, 2007
On the morning of Jan. 14, a few hours before the Chargers' season reached its abrupt end, Hank Bauer was growing exasperated with an elevator that repeatedly skipped his stop. This, the Chargers' iconic radio analyst announced, is why we need a new stadium. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Athletics History: KC A's-Yankees Pipeline Feb 26, 2007
On December 11, 1959, the A's traded slugging outfielder Roger Maris, shortstop Joe DeMaestri and first baseman Kent Hadley to NY in exchange for a elder outfielder Hank Bauer, another outfielder in Yankee manager Casey Stengel's dog house, Norm Siebern, and a sore armed Don Larsen. Maris went on to hit 39 homers for NY in 1960 and broke Babe Ruth's single season homerun record with 61 in 1961 and won the MVP awards for both years. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Commentary Some issues on diamond springing up Feb 11, 2007
By Emery Filmer Staff Writer Published February 11 2007 You know it's a slow time in sports when most of the talk the last several days have centered around Pete Maravich, Jesse Owens, Hank Bauer and John Amaechi. With all due respect to them, let's just say we should all be thankful that pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training in four days. (Stamford Advocate)
Manager 'was like a father' Feb 11, 2007
Hank Bauer: 1922-2007 ... Former Marine, 84, guided O's to first title By MIKE KLINGAMAN Sun Reporter Originally published February 10, 2007 On Aug. 1, 1966, the Orioles led the American League by a whopping 13 games and the media proclaimed manager Hank Bauer a genius. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Former Marine, 84, guided O's to first title Feb 10, 2007
On Aug. 1, 1966, the Orioles led the American League by a whopping 13 games and the media proclaimed manager Hank Bauer a genius. Baloney, said Bauer, a gnarly ex-leatherneck. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Former O's manager Bauer dead at 84 Feb 10, 2007
Ex-Marine led Orioles to 1966 World Series title By Mike Klingaman Sun Reporters Originally published February 9, 2007, 10:06 PM EST On Aug. 1, 1966, the Orioles led the American League by a whopping 13 games and the media proclaimed manager Hank Bauer a genius. Baloney, said Bauer, a gnarly ex-leatherneck. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Former Yankees All-Star outfielder Bauer dies at 84 Feb 10, 2007
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MLB Notebook: Beimel a starter for salary arbitration Feb 10, 2007
Yankees World Series star Hank Bauer dies at 84. ( Copyright 2007 Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hank Bauer, Winner of Seven World Series Titles With Yankees, Dies at 84 Feb 10, 2007
Hank Bauer, Winner of Seven Titles With Yankees, Dies (Update1) ... Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Hank Bauer, who set a World Series record by hitting in 17 straight games with the New York Yankees and later managed the Baltimore Orioles to their first title, died of cancer at the age of 84 ... Hank Bauer is an emblem of a generation that helped shape the landscape of our country,'' Yankees owner George Steinbrenner said in a statement. (Bloomberg -- US)
Bolts mania: Jan 13, 2007
Chargers announcer Hank Bauer will be master of ceremonies and the Charger Girls will lead a cheer. Food and drinks will be provided. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Playing at home sweet 'n' sour home Jan 12, 2007
So does Hank Bauer, one of the more beloved Chargers, who played in the 1979 and 1980 debacles, in which turnovers did them in. Players lose games, says Bauer, now a Chargers radio analyst, who studies opponents as if he were still an assistant coach, which he was under Don Coryell. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
