US struggles to prop up house of cards Sep 19, 2008
Former billionaire Hank Greenberg of American International Group is near tears as he talks about the end of the empire his family built. And Jim Cramer, compere of Mad Money, a quirky show on CNBC, even wondered aloud whether the US was under a terrorist attack, its enemies using short-selling to bring America to its knees. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Joe PosnanskiVIEWPOINT Sep 18, 2008
In 1998 and 1999, MannyBManny drove in 310 runs, the most in back-to-back seasons since Hank Greenberg 60 years earlier. Other than his overpowering numbers and his odd brush with the law in Cleveland (not only was he ticketed for having darkened windows, he was ticketed AGAIN after making an illegal U-turn as he drove off), nobody knew much about Ramirez. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Morneau chasing second MVP honor Sep 9, 2008
" If Morneau were to win a second AL MVP, he would join an elite list of players to have won the award multiple times since it began in 1931. Only 13 players currently reside on that list: Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg, Juan Gonzalez, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Hal Newhouser, Cal Ripken Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Frank Thomas, Robin Yount and Ted Williams. But while Morneau admits that it would be an honor to join such a prestigious group, his focus isn't on personal... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Business Briefs Sep 6, 2008
Saturday, September 06, 2008 Last Update: 11:15 AM EDT. AP, Bloomberg, Reuters, N.Y. Post. (New York Post -- Business)
Rangers' bullpen ready for fresh start Jul 14, 2008
Detroit's Hank Greenberg had 103 RBIs entering the break in 1935. Rangers outfielder Juan Gonzalez had 101 entering the break in 1998. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Dodgers need to honor Koufax with statue Jul 13, 2008
-- Ty Cobb, Hank Greenberg, Willie Horton and Al Kaline at Detroit's Comerica Park. Joining Marichal's likeness outside AT are statues of Willie Mays and Willie McCovey, while Gibson's bronze is accompanied at Busch by statues of several Cardinals greats, including Stan Musial, Rogers Hornsby, Dizzy Dean, Lou Brock and Ozzie Smith. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Payoff pitch Jun 20, 2008
Grrrrrr: You can put in with Rudy York 1937 , Hank Greenberg 1940 , Vic Wertz 1950 and Willie Horton 1969 as the only players to crack homers in five consecutive games. Thames' streak ended Wednesday in San Francisco. (CBS News)
Tigers' Thames making powerful impression Jun 20, 2008
Or when they come in bunches like Mark McGwire, Hank Greenberg and Willie Horton hit them. And all of the above applies to Marcus Thames, the Tigers left fielder who has Tigers manager Jim Leyland regularly writing his name in the lineup not only because he hit homers in five straight games and has eight consecutive hits that cleared the fence. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Thames homers again as Tigers beat Giants Jun 18, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- It was quite a night for Marcus Thames, whose home run feats got him mentioned in the same breath as Barry Bonds, Hank Greenberg and Mark McGwire. Thames hit another homer -- this one 465 feet -- and Kenny Rogers turned in another run-stingy start as the Tigers beat the Giants, 5-1, here Tuesday night. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Raburn, Thames notch big homers Jun 18, 2008
That matched the franchise record of five straight games with a homer last reached by Willie Horton in 1969 and shared with Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg, Rudy York and Vic Wertz. Thames' last eight hits have been home runs -- the longest such streak in the Majors since Mark McGwire had 11 in 2001, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Thames continues amazing homer run Jun 18, 2008
His five straight games with a home run matches the team record last reached by Willie Horton in 1969 and shared by Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg, Rudy York and Vic Wertz. "That's awesome," Thames said, "especially when we're winning games like this. Hopefully I can keep squaring some balls up." The fact that his last eight hits have been home runs is the longest such streak since 2001, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Baseball... Then and Now: Gold Standards Jun 17, 2008
Jeff Bagwell, , Mike Piazza, Billy Williams, Duke Snider, Dale Murphy, Johnny Bench, Frank Howard, Jim Rice, Albert Belle, Orlando Cepeda, Tony Perez, Matt Williams, Rocky Colavito, Gil Hodges, Ralph Kiner, Joe DiMaggio, Johnny Mize, Dick Allen, George Foster, Boog Powell, Darryl Strawberry, Hank Greenberg, et al.. You can argue both ways over the 500 home run standard. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
CLARK: The joy of discovering my father's hidden autograph treasure Jun 14, 2008
The list that follows is a veritable who's who of a bygone baseball era -- Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Hank Greenberg, Leo Durocher, Bob Feller and many others. Dad would have been 11 and 12 in the summers of 1937 and 1938, his primary years as an autograph hound. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Business.view: Detroit on the Hudson Jun 11, 2008
Some old financial tycoon like Hank Greenberg or Sandy Weill, former bosses of AIG and Citigroup, respectively. Harvard University s endowment, a sheik or maybe the Chinese government. (The Economist)
Don't Believe Oil-Bubble Babble Jun 3, 2008
What touched off my list-making exercise was not action in oil futures, but the Wells notice that Hank Greenberg received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The long vested American International Group (nyse: - - ) headman strove to maintain the company's growth rate with mid-teens regularity. (Forbes)
Selig given Greenberg Memorial Award Jun 3, 2008
Commissioner Bud Selig receives the Hank Greenberg Memorial Award from Hank's son, Steve ... -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig started his week of honors by accepting a lifetime achievement award at the 18th annual Hank Greenberg Memorial Golf Invitational on Monday at Tam O'Shanter Country Club ... The Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation (MJSF) presented Selig with the Hank Greenberg Memorial Award. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe May 17, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Sharapova would prefer to be hitting, not mugging May 13, 2008
Hank Greenberg, a two-time AL MVP who helped earn two World Series titles with the Detroit Tigers, is one of four Jewish members in the Hall of Fame ... Hank Greenberg Day will be celebrated at the National Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame on June 29, part of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Greenberg's rookie season ... Alongside the likes of Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron, Hank Greenberg is another player who surely would appear on my personal list of favorites,... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Covering the Bases May 13, 2008
Hank Greenberg Day set for June 29Hank Greenberg Day will be celebrated at the National Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame on June 29, part of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of his rookie season. Greenberg was a two-time American League MVP and helped earn two World Series titles with the Detroit Tigers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
AIG to raise $13.3b after latest loss May 9, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
All-Star Game has rich tradition in Bronx May 8, 2008
With one out, Dickey walked, and Tigers first baseman Hank Greenberg singled. Lee struck out Red Sox shortstop Joe Cronin, but Selkirk's low liner to right fell for a single, tying the score. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Manny inches toward 500 homers Apr 18, 2008
NEW YORK -- Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez is getting closer to joining a club reserved for the best home run hitters of all time. By launching home runs in his first two at-bats against the Yankees on Thursday night, Ramirez now has 495 in his career. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Red Sox 4, Yankees 3 Apr 13, 2008
Ramirez hit his 53rd homer against the Yankees, tying Hank Greenberg for third-most overall. Jimmie Foxx has 70, Ted Williams 62 and Carl Yastrzemski 52. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ramirez powers Red Sox Apr 13, 2008
It was also his 53rd home run off the Yankees, one more than Carl Yastrzemski and the same total as Hank Greenberg. Only Ted Williams (62) and Jimmie Foxx (70) have more. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ramirez Helps Red Sox Edge Yanks In Rain-Delayed Contest Apr 13, 2008
Ramirez's home run was the 53rd of his career against the Yankees, tied with Hank Greenberg for third-most against the Bronx Bombers. Ortiz went 0-for-4, and is now an abysmal 3-for-43 at the plate to start the season. (WNBC.com, NY)
Dice-K taking simple approach this season Apr 13, 2008
Ramirez has 53 career homers against the Yankees, passing Carl Yastrzemski and moving into a third-place tie with Hank Greenberg on the all-time list of Yankees opponents. Only Jimmie Foxx (70) and Ted Williams (62) have more. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Papelbon delivers signature moment Apr 13, 2008
It was career home run No. 492 for Ramirez, and his 53rd against the Yankees, tying Hank Greenberg for third on the all-time list. Only Hall of Famers Jimmie Foxx and Ted Williams had more career homers against New York. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Limmer's Special Pinch Hit Homer Apr 12, 2008
" Some Great Jewish Players There have been some great Jewish players, including who might have been the best left handed pitcher ever, with the possible exception of Lefty Grove, Hank Greenberg, who hit 58 home runs in 1938, and current players Ryan Braun and Kevin Youkilis, but there is little chance that the rare event involving Rogovin, Ginsberg, and Limmer will ever again occur. References: Effrat, Louis. "Bombers Score With Raschi, 5-4, As Mantle, DiMaggio, Rizzuto Star. " New York Times.... (Suite101.com)
Stocks Fail to Stay Afloat on Oracle, Financials Apr 5, 2008
Dow Loses 120 on Lehman; Oracle's 3Q Sinks Nasdaq. You must have Javascript enabled to view this site. (FOXBusiness)
As many as five of this year's Tigers could make Hall of Fame Mar 30, 2008
Hank Greenberg, done after 1947. Hal Newhouser, who left the team in 1953. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Column: Sometimes we have to take a leap of faith Mar 28, 2008
Morneau reminds old baseball viewers of Detroit Hall of Fame slugger and first baseman Hank Greenberg. Batting fifth, Delmon Young provides the best left field coverage since the days of Bob Allison. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Tigers Keep Cabrera for $152.3 Million Mar 25, 2008
339 and joined Pujols, Rodriguez and Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg as the only players to hit 25 homers and 50 doubles in a season before turning 24. He followed that up last season with career highs in homers (34) and RBIs (119). (ABC 7 News, DC)
HALL OF FAME: Tom Verducci debates Big Papi's chances Mar 5, 2008
Ortiz is one of 11 players in history with that kind of streak, with only Barry Bonds (eight straight), Babe Ruth (seven and six), Hank Greenberg (seven), Mark McGwire (six) and Ted Williams (six) with more consecutive such seasons. Look at Ortiz's consistency delivering extra-base hits. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Observance of Sabbath costs player her shot Feb 23, 2008
In 1934, Hank Greenberg, known as "the Jewish Babe Ruth," decided to play on Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year and first of the High Holy Days. Rabbis interviewed by Detroit newspapers differed in their reactions. (The Palm Beach Post)
Spring Forward Feb 9, 2008
The Detroit assembly line: Hank Greenberg and friends scored 958 runs for the 1934 AL-champion Tigers, which still stands as the franchise record. This year's club, coming off an 887-run season, will challenge that mark after adding third baseman Miguel Cabrera and shortstop Edgar Renteria. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Iconic former manager Lasorda covers the bases Jan 31, 2008
Lasorda said his childhood heroes were men like Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams and Hank Greenberg -- stars with seemingly pristine images. Now, he's not sure who today's Little Leaguers should look up to. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Critic's corner Jan 9, 2008
Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the miniseries recounts both the discrimination against Jews and the accomplishments of Louis D. Brandeis, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Henry Morgenthau, Irving Berlin, Hank Greenberg, Betty Friedan, Molly Goldberg, Carl Reiner, Sid Caesar, Tony Kushner, Matisyahu, and others ... Narrated by Liev Schreiber, the miniseries recounts both the discrimination against Jews and the accomplishments of Louis D. Brandeis, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Henry Morgenthau, Irving Berlin, Hank... (Boston Globe)
AIG fraud trial draws in Warren Buffett Jan 8, 2008
The Associated Press Published: January 7, 2008. The billionaire investor Warren Buffett has long been revered in the business world, but his importance at a trial involving the world's largest insurer is hotly contested. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Amid drug storm, Selig still has big support Dec 22, 2007
The son of Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg, he can see both sides: He was a player agent, then became deputy commissioner under Vincent. Greenberg understands what appears to be ambivalence among some to the Steroids Era. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Owners praise Selig, support extended tenure Dec 22, 2007
Steve Greenberg of Allen an investment banking firm that advises owners on sales, blames individual players "that went out there and made the choice to essentially cheat, break the law and distort the record books." The son of Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg, he can see both sides: He was a player agent, then became deputy commissioner under Vincent. Greenberg understands what appears to be ambivalence among some to the steroids era. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Gotta love Big Papi Nov 29, 2007
It marked the third time he lead the AL outright in extra-base hits, something only six legends have done (Hank Greenberg, Lou Gehrig, Ruth, Sam Crawford, Cobb and Lajoie). He was the number three hitter and inspirational leader of the world champion Red Sox, adding to his legacy as the greatest clutch hitter of his generation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Three-Time MLB Baseball MVPs Nov 24, 2007
The Beast missed winning the , however, because Detroit's Hank Greenberg banged out 58 homers. Foxx had to take home the MVP award as a consolaton prize. (Suite101.com)
Baseball's Greatest Records Nov 16, 2007
When that total withstood challenges in the 1930's from Hack Wilson, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg of 56, 58, and 58, respectively, it began to take on the aura of the unattainable. So, too, Rogers Hornsby's. (Suite101.com)
Ordonez named Tiger of the Year Nov 9, 2007
Only Hank Greenberg and Rocky Colavito have driven in more runs in a season wearing a Detroit uniform. No Tigers outfielder since Chet Lemon in 1984 had been voted into the starting lineup at the All-Star Game until Ordonez trotted out into right field at San Francisco's AT last July. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Another fall classic Oct 26, 2007
Kempner, who wrote and directed the critically acclaimed documentary "The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg," thinks the Sox first baseman's story could be a big-screen hit. "Like Hank, Youkilis is descended from Romanian Jews," wrote Kempner. (Boston Globe)
Pena eager for shot to manage Yankees Oct 25, 2007
Rodriguez, 28, received the Hank Greenberg Award as the IBL's Co-Most Valuable Player after leading the league with a. 461 batting average (47-for-102) and a 1. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Youk can do it Oct 24, 2007
It was far and away the best postseason series by a Jewish Major Leaguer since Hank Greenberg hit. 357 (10-for-28) for the Tigers in a losing effort against Cincinnati in the 1940 World Series. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Big Leaguers You've Never Heard Of Oct 5, 2007
The son of baseball Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg rose to prominence as the deputy commissioner of MLB. These days, as part of investment firm Allen & Co., Greenberg drums up lots of business in Major League Baseball he recently brokered the sale of the Brewers and Braves and was instrumental in building Pittsburgh's PNC Park and the Mets' new stadium. In 1995, Greenberg co-founded the Classic Sports Network, which was bought by ESPN and renamed ESPN Classic. (BusinessWeek)
Tigers season in review Oct 2, 2007
Magglio Ordonez also built off last year and reached numbers he hadn't seen before, including a batting title and RBI numbers rivaling Hank Greenberg. Curtis Granderson learned from his high-strikeout ways, changed his approach and matured into one of the most dangerous all-around leadoff hitters in baseball. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Milestones all around in win Oct 1, 2007
He teamed with Ordonez as the team's first pair of 200-hit players since that aforementioned 1937 season, when Hank Greenberg, Gee Walker and Pete Fox joined Gehringer in the club. Once he got it, it wasn't so much the feat as the response. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Shadow People Sep 29, 2007
The son of Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg lasted a few years in the minors after graduating from Yale in 1970. He later became a player agent, negotiating baseball's first-ever weight-related incentive clause for Bill Madlock in 1981. (MSNBC -- Business)
Notes: Kazmir discusses future Sep 29, 2007
Finally, Pena is trying to become the 11th American Leaguer to reach 100 walks, 45 home runs and 120 RBIs in a season, joining Babe Ruth, Hank Greenberg, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, David Ortiz, Lou Gehrig, Jim Thome, Killebrew, Rafael Palmeiro and Rocky Colavito. Young strong: Delmon Young singled in the fourth inning of Thursday night's loss to the Yankees to set a club rookie record with 185 hits, passing Rocco Baldelli's 184 (2003). (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Mets notes: Delgado may return Friday Sep 21, 2007
Hank Greenberg and the Mets' Moises Alou are tied for 89th place just three homers ahead of him. Lo Duca OK: Catcher Paul Lo Duca, hit in the knuckle area of his right hand as he swung at a pitch Wednesday night against the Nationals, initially was concerned about his status because of swelling in the hand. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Ordonez a finalist for Aaron Award Sep 20, 2007
On his way to potentially the most single-season run production by a Tiger since Hank Greenberg, Ordonez made the list of five American League finalists for Major League Baseball's Hank Aaron Award, presented by Sharp. Since 1999, Major League Baseball has recognized the best offensive performer from each league with the Hank Aaron Award. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Tiger Fans Can Preserve Their Own Piece of Old Tiger Stadium! Sep 17, 2007
At least 10 Hall of Fame players called the corner of Michigan and Trumbull home field, including Ty Cobb, Hank Greenberg, Al Kaline and George Kell. Nolan Ryan threw a no-hitter in the Stadium in 1973 and Reggie Jackson hit an All-Star Game home run that struck a transformer on the roof of the upper deck. (PR Newswire)
A travel round-tripper Sep 17, 2007
Baseball fan touches base with six Midwest ballparks in seven days. EDUARDO CONTRERAS / Union-Tribune No boring foam fingers in K.C.: Lion mascot Sluggerrr inspires this claw. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Guerrero in running for AL MVP honors Sep 15, 2007
With 132 RBIs, Ordonez is within range of becoming the first Detroit player to drive in 140 runs since Hank Greenberg in 1940. He has produced 15 percent of his team's runs (RBIs plus runs minus homers) -- the same, it's worth noting, as has Rodriguez. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Single Season 50 Home Runs Sep 10, 2007
58 _ Hank Greenberg, Detroit Tigers, 1938. 58 _ Mark McGwire, Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals, 1997. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Comments from Pirates fans Sep 8, 2007
Aunt Minnie never did make it upstairs to raise the window for all those Ralph Kiner and Hank Greenberg home runs. A lot of the Pirate players had larceny in their hearts, but lead in their feet when they tried to steal a base or take an extra base on a hit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hank Greenberg's Tonya Harding Act Falls Flat Sep 6, 2007
Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Poor Hank Greenberg ... Of all people, though, nobody needs Hank Greenberg to tell them any of this. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Sanchez leaves Cincinnati red-faced in doubleheader sweep Aug 30, 2007
That ties the club record for most home runs in a month, set by the 1947 Pirates, who featured Ralph Kiner and Hank Greenberg. Tom Gorzelanny got the first-game win, battling his way into the seventh inning. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pirates 6, Reds 4 Aug 29, 2007
The Pirates' 43 homers in August match the club's record for any month, set in August 1947, when Hall of Famers Ralph Kiner and Hank Greenberg were in the middle of their order. They did not homer in the second game. (WKRC.com, OH)
Back troubles KO Kielty and Ramrez Aug 29, 2007
Jimmie Foxx is first with 70, followed by Ted Williams (62) and Hank Greenberg (53). J.D. Drew almost certainly got the start in right field over switch hitter Kielty because of his good numbers against lefthander Pettitte (6 for 14. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Comiskey passes, leaves enduring legacy Aug 28, 2007
Both Comiskey and Rigney had a great deal to do with assembling the 1959 American League pennant winners, despite Hank Greenberg serving as the general manager during this memorable season. By 1962, Comiskey had sold his share in the team to Arthur Allyn Jr. He was gone from the organization but part of a family that never will be forgotten. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Heck, anyone could have gotten that save Aug 26, 2007
330 in the same season since 1940 when Hank Greenberg and Barney McCosky each hit. 340. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
