On the Pirates: Worst pitching staff ever? (Today) Jul 20, 2008
Few things are certain in life, let alone baseball, but it probably is a safe bet that there never will be a more accomplished shortstop wearing a Pirates uniform than Honus Wagner. Some still see the Dutchman as the best to play that position anywhere, as measured against his peers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
All-Star Week a Ruthian success Jul 17, 2008
1), Honus Wagner (95. 1), Christy Mathewson (90. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Scranton baseball postcards on auction block Jul 14, 2008
Several of the prominent sets of the day, like the Rose postcard set, would have Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner and Walter Johnson with some minor league players mixed in. Imler said that a set like this is usually parted out and used for the function for which they were created. (Scranton Times, PA)
Drug case leaves DEA holding rare baseball cards Jul 13, 2008
DuBrule's collection did not include the rarest of cards, the legendary Honus Wagner, whose image as a Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop (he retired in 1917) recently sold for $2. 8 million. (Boston Globe)
Dodgers need to honor Koufax with statue Jul 13, 2008
-- Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell and Honus Wagner at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. -- Nellie Fox, Luis Aparicio, Minnie Minoso, Harold Baines and Carlton Fisk at U.S. Cellular Field on Chicago's South Side. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
On the Pirates: Anchors in the outfield Jul 13, 2008
The team's first World Series winner, in 1909, provides the lone exception, as it rode the formidable back of shortstop Honus Wagner and a deep pitching staff. But the outfield did have one great Hall of Famer in Fred Clarke, along with lesser lights Tommy Leach and Chief Wilson. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Baseball's Greatest Shortstops Jul 5, 2008
In the first half of the 20th century, there was little argument that Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates was in a class by himself. Possessor of a. (Suite101.com)
Kershaw Loses Battle of the Kids Jun 28, 2008
" Other Notes from *M*A*S*H* 4077 and Hawkeye Pierce: Kuroda came out of his bullpen session Wednesday with a little soreness, but it is an unrelated sore neck that will push his simulated game from today to Saturday. ...Nomar Garciaparra, out since April 26 with a strained left calf, may start a minor-league rehab assignment next week.? Stars of the 70s Honored The Dodgers will honor their star players from the 1970s tomorrow at a luncheon open to the public at Dodger Stadium. Hall of Famer... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Griffey's No. 600 ball to hit auction block Jun 28, 2008
The Griffey ball will be part of a live auction in Chicago that also includes items from early 20th-century stars Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Honus Wagner. Vintage memorabilia from such players is still appreciating in value, Allen said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Robinson's plaque rededicated Jun 26, 2008
They were the first players elected by the Baseball Writers' Association of America in their first year of eligibility since the original class of 1936: Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson. "We have adjusted plaques over the years that were found to have factual errors, but very rarely do we change the plaque for subjective reasons," Hall of Fame board chairman Jane Forbes Clark said. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Bucs' Wilson starts 1,000th game Jun 22, 2008
Honus Wagner (1,887), Arky Vaughn (1,381), Dick Groat (1,242) and Jay Bell (1,103) are the only other players in Pirates history to record more games at the position than Wilson. That stat made the former All-Star blush with embarrassment. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Pittsburgh bleeds black, gold and titles Jun 18, 2008
dreed4574: The Buccos also have Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Bill Mazeroski, and yes, Barry Bonds as alumni. MrSteeler1977: Light heavyweight champion Billy Conn hailed from the Steel City. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Merchandising next step for Ultimate Fighting Championship Jun 11, 2008
UFC officials also are working on a deal for trading cards, although collectors might have to wait to see if they increase in value like old Honus Wagner or Babe Ruth baseball cards. JCPenney already has started selling UFC T-shirts and plans to create special sections in its stores to market UFC gear to young men, White said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Morning leadoff Jun 11, 2008
From 1D: Honus Wagner became the first modern-day player to reach the 3,000-hit mark on June 9, 1914. Playback. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
A is for apple, aggies and gluteus maximus? Jun 9, 2008
GALLERY A is for apple, aggies and gluteus maximus. Administrators are having a hard time getting behind shirts bearing a slogan at Utah State University. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Here's the book on a forgotten star Jun 4, 2008
345, sixth all time and better than the numbers posted by Honus Wagner, Nap Lajoie, Eddie Collins and, yep, Babe Ruth. Speaker owns the record for career doubles, 792. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Gonchar returns just in time to help Penguins win Jun 3, 2008
In the 99 years since the World Series that featured Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb, Pittsburgh has won 11 championships: The Pirates in 1925, 1960, 1971 and 1979; the Steelers following the 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979 and 2005 seasons (the last one in Detroit no less); and the Penguins in 1991 and 1992. Detroit s 21 champions were the Tigers in 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984; the Lions in 1935, 1952, 1953 and 1957; the Pistons in 1989, 1990 and 2004; and the Red Wings in 1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954,... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Cubs' 1908 season a wild one May 29, 2008
Sure, the 1908 season was still on the fringes of the dead-ball era, but the Pirates' Honus Wagner did hit. 354 and he and the Giants' Mike Donlin did have 100-plus RBIs. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Angry Roberts to sit out Game 1 for Penguins May 24, 2008
Back then, shortstop Honus Wagner and the Pittsburgh Pirates topped Ty Cobb's Detroit Tigers 4-3. SLIM PICKINGS: While the Penguins have five players on their roster who were chosen within the first five picks of the NHL draft, the Red Wings have only three that were selected in the entire first round. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pittsburgh and Detroit have a rich sports history May 23, 2008
The Pirates won their first World Series title in Detroit in 1909, with Honus Wagner outplaying Ty Cobb. Billy Conn, an upstart light heavyweight from East Liberty, was nine minutes away from becoming heavyweight champion of the world in 1941 when he got greedy and was knocked out by Detroit's Joe Louis, for whom the Red Wings' hockey arena is named. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Youth serves Pens, experience paces Red Wings May 22, 2008
Back then, the big names were future Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb. This time, Pittsburgh s Crosby, Malkin and Marian Hossa, and Detroit s Lidstrom, Hasek, and 46-year-old Chris Chelios more than fit the bill. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Knocking it out of the park May 18, 2008
"The Honus Wagner trading card: It's kind of the Holy Grail of baseball cards," he said, referring to a card showing the famed Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop (one in mint condition sold last year for $2. 8 million). (Boston Globe)
Keltner, Boudreau, & Gordon Apr 15, 2008
Lajoie's comtemporary, Honus Wagner, was the greatest shortstop in baseball history. He had at least 100 RBIs in nine seasons, some of which were before 1900, but each time, Wagner was the only player on his team with at least 100 RBIs. (Suite101.com)
On the Pirates: The lefty left out Apr 13, 2008
In the hallway just outside are pictures of greats such as Honus Wagner and Roberto Clemente, interspersed with images of current players. On a nearby wall is the team's internal slogan -- "Pride. Passion. Pittsburgh Pirates" -- painted in large letters. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Super Baseball Nickname Quiz Apr 11, 2008
October" 18. "Yaz" (you get an extra point if you can spell his real surname correctly from memory) 19. "The Yankee Clipper" 20. "Big Train" - - a. Joe DiMaggio b. Reggie Jackson c. Jim Hunter d. Pete Rose e. Honus Wagner f. Henry Aaron g. Ted Williams h. Walter Johnson i. Stan Musial j. Dennis Boyd k. Carl Yastrzemski l. Ty Cobb m. Willie McCovey n. Whitey Ford o. Lou Gherig p. Ozzie Smith q. Babe Ruth r. Carlton Fisk s. Cy Young t. Nolan Ryan - - Answers: 1l 2p 3f 4j 5t 6i 7m 8q 9r 10o 11n 12c... (Suite101.com)
Mariners mailbag: Will Ichiro get 3,000 hits? Apr 8, 2008
Honus Wagner had an MLB-record five inside-the-park grand slams during his Hall of Fame career with the Pirates. Where can I buy one of the teal hats the Mariners wore on St. Patrick's Day, as I saw Cha Seung Baek wearing on the homepage. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Offseason face-lift complete at PNC Park Apr 4, 2008
" Joe Grushecky was booked for a postgame show in the Hall of Fame Club on Opening Day, and the area is available for rental on non-game days for weddings and other events. The menu there includes more than a dozen new items, including such fare as old bay seasoned, fresh-cut fries, smoked turkey wraps, organic greens Greek salads, and 100 percent organic chicken breast with organic greens and organic vegetables. The Hall of Fame Club isn't the only thing new this year, however. The televisions... (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Jerry Micco's sports chat trancript 04/02/08 Apr 3, 2008
I'd think that honor belongs to Honus Wagner. roninbuc: Do you think Capps was just too wired up to pitch in that situation in ATL. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Baseball: A season opens in America Apr 1, 2008
Along the corridors, outsized images paid tribute to greats of the long-departed Senators ball club, to Honus Wagner, Goose Goslin and Bob Feller. Distractions included a playground, a video arcade and a Capitol Candy stand. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
In a city rich in sports history, is it possible to name just one as the best? Mar 23, 2008
Honus Wagner: Considered greatest Pirate ever and finest shortstop in baseball history. Among game's first Hall of Fame inductees. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mets mailbag: El Duque out of the rotation? Mar 4, 2008
The statues that used to be outside Busch Stadium II -- Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, et al -- and the ones outside PNC Park in Pittsburgh -- Willie Stargell, Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente -- have real appeal. Howe 00004000 ver, the Pirates continue to slight one of the game's foremost gentlemen, Ralph Kiner, by not affording him that honor. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Spring Synopsis: Day 6 at spring training Feb 21, 2008
That position is not as easy for some Pirates fans to choose as, say, shortstop, where Honus Wagner might have been the best in baseball history. But Chuck Tanner had an easy time with this one. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pirates Q&A with Dejan Kovacevic Feb 15, 2008
Arguments can be constructed - good ones - that Honus Wagner was Pittsburgh's greatest athlete. Others can point to Roberto Clemente, Billy Conn, Joe Greene or our myriad high school quarterbacks who went on to become NFL Hall of Famers, from Dan Marino to Joe Montana to Johnny Unitas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hall of Fame exhibit stops in Philadelphia Feb 14, 2008
" The exhibit is divided into seven sections, each of which addresses a series of related ideas and issues that reveal the impact of baseball on American culture. The sections consist of Our National Spirit; Rooting For The Team; Sharing A Common Culture; Ideals And Injustices; Enterprise And Opportunity; Invention And Ingenuity; and Weaving Myths. Some of the highlights include the Abner Doubleday baseball from baseball's first game in 1839; Norman Rockwell's 1949 painting, "The Three Umpires";... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Dapper Dan ups ante this year Feb 3, 2008
To those who attend games at PNC Park, Honus Wagner is a statue. To baseball historians and old-school fans, he is considered among the best, if not the best, player ever to play in the National League. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Some believe Hoy should be in the Hall of Fame Jan 27, 2008
From 1898-99, he shared a line-up with Louisville shortstop Honus Wagner, and in 1901 Hoy's White Sox team won the American League pennant. Without a doubt, Hoy, who was deaf, deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Yanks mailbag: Is Jeter a Hall of Famer? Jan 15, 2008
If he does reach 3,000 hits, Jeter would be the fourth shortstop to accomplish the feat, joining Honus Wagner, Robin Yount and Cal Ripken Jr. -- Hall members all, even though Yount left shortstop after the 1984 season. Realistically, it's just so difficult to imagine voters snubbing Jeter when his day comes, the same way it would five years after Mariano Rivera retires. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Four Dodgers on Tough 'Triple-Triple' List Dec 10, 2007
As he says, "It requires a beast of a season offensively to accomplish it." A lot of baseball legends never enjoyed such a year -- Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Honus Wagner and Frank Robinson are among them. A number of current greats like Ken Griffey Jr., Albert Pujols, Manny Ramirez and Vladmir Guerrero are still waiting outside the 300 Club gates. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Nov 24, 2007
Dear Babe: I have a miniature baseball that is stamped "Pittsburgh Sports Writers Banquet 1936" and is signed "Honus Wagner." The signature is fading in some spots. -- Ruth Zack, Homer City, Pa. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
'55 Spahn jersey could fetch $20K in auction Nov 7, 2007
A 1946 Honus Wagner home jersey -- when the Hall-of-Fame shortstop was the team's batting coach -- could go for $75,000. There will also be nearly 50 items available from the personal collection of Hall of Fame manager Bill McKechnie, who won 1,896 games and two World Series titles during his managerial career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Brooklyn Smacks Pirates, Wins Chronicle Cup Oct 28, 2007
However, Pittsburgh, led by Honus Wagner, had taken the season series from Brooklyn 11-8 and contested the win, challenging Brooklyn to a post-season playoff with the Pittsburgh Chronical-Telegraph sponsoring the tournament and furnishing a huge silver trophy lined with gold for the winners. The best three of five game series was to be played entirely in Pittsburgh. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Helton Has Savored The Rocky Ride Oct 28, 2007
" He had plenty of career highlights before this season, just not team ones. Few players in recent baseball history have done more in more obscurity. Since he broke into the Colorado lineup full-time in 1998, Helton has been a hitting machine, nothing less, and never mind that Coors thin-air stuff _ the man is a swinger. Boston pitcher Curt Schilling this week called Helton maybe the best hitter he faced while in the National League. It wasn't a stretch. Helton's career batting average of .332... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
PG South: Seton-LaSalle breaks with tradition, turns to ground game Oct 25, 2007
" Seton-LaSalle has done just that. After a rocky 2-3 start, the Rebels have begun to jell, and now sit at 5-3 (5-2 in the Class AA Century Conference) heading into tomorrow night's regular-season finale at winless Carlynton at Honus Wagner Field, which coincidentally also serves as Seton's home field. Having already clinched a playoff berth, the Rebels are locked in a second-place tie with Burgettstown and South Fayette, who all trail conference leader Steel Valley by two games. Heading into... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
How Red Sox have fared in Game 6 Oct 20, 2007
Pirates stars Tommy Leach and Honus Wagner went 0 for 8 against Bill Dinneen. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
High School Highlights -- South Side Beaver prevails Oct 14, 2007
Seton-LaSalle 14, South Fayette 7: Seton-LaSalle quarterback Pat Capatolla rushed for a score and threw for another to lead the Rebels (4-3, 4-2) to the Century Conference win against the Lions (6-1, 5-1) at Honus Wagner Field. Summit Academy 36, Shenango 9: The Knights (2-5, 2-4) outscored host Shenango (4-3, 4-2), 24-0, in the second half to earn the Tri-County North Conference win. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG West: Rich Emert's High School Football Notebook Oct 11, 2007
" Given the fact Blackhawk is two points away from being undefeated, makes you wonder how good it might be if the line comes around. Sitting back, enjoying the view Beaver Falls coach Ryan Matsook is enjoying a three-game home stretch and watching the other top teams in the Class AA Midwestern Athletic Conference go after each other. The Tigers had a tough stretch at the start with New Brighton, Center and Aliquippa three of the first four weeks. Beaver Falls has a non-conference game tomorrow... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG South: Rick Shrum's high school football notebook Oct 11, 2007
Kickoff at Honus Wagner Field, Carnegie, will be at 7:30 p.m.. The regular-season finale in two weeks won't be a breeze, either -- at Brentwood (3-3, 3-2). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Boomer Grigsby Show Oct 6, 2007
Also Randy Cook the premier collectables Guru in Kansas City chats about the recent sale of the Honus Wagner baseball card for nearly $3 million. ESPN Radio is the Official Home of the Show that can be heard every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 CST. ESPN Radios Kenny Holland and Warpaint Illustrated Publisher Nick Athan host the show. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Out of the Pouch Oct 2, 2007
Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth and Cy Young are legendary participants of the United States' oldest pastime. The World Series has become as common to American heritage as any two words housed in the English vocabulary. (University News, MO)
Angels notes: Youngsters play large role Sep 24, 2007
Historically speaking: What does Vladimir Guerrero have in common with Hall of Famers Tony Gwynn, Honus Wagner, Willie Keeler, Stan Musial, Harry Heilmann, Lou Gehrig, Paul Waner, Ed Delahanty, Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby and Al Simmons. According to researcher Trent McCotter of the Society for American Baseball Research, Guerrero is on the verge of his 11th consecutive season with a. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Notes: Morgan trying to make an impact Sep 21, 2007
Brooklyn scored its run in the fourth, thanks to errors by Maddox and shortstop Honus Wagner. It was Wagner who later made a great defensive play on a chopper over the mound by Billy Maloney in the ninth inning that preserved the no-hitter. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Federer puts self on pedestal with Tiger Sep 11, 2007
A 1909 Honus Wagner card sold for $2. 8 million. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Giants are good at something: ranting Sep 9, 2007
-- A 1909 Honus Wagner card sold for $2 ... I've always considered the Mona Lisa to be the Honus Wagner of paintings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
1909 Wagner card sells for record $2.8 million Sep 7, 2007
Kathy Willens / APThe legendary T206 Honus Wagner baseball trading card is displayed June 6, 2000 in New York ... - A rare Honus Wagner baseball card has been sold for a record $2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sale of rare Wagner 1909 card jumps to $2.8M Sep 7, 2007
Honus Wagner card sells for record $2 ... -- A rare Honus Wagner baseball card has been sold for a record $2 ... on "Honus Wagner card sells for record $2.8 million". (ESPN -- Baseball)
Honus Wagner card is sold for record $2.8M Sep 7, 2007
SI.com - MLB - Honus Wagner card sold for record $2 ... This 1909 Honus Wagner card is known as the "Mona Lisa" of baseball cards ... (AP) -- A rare Honus Wagner baseball card has been sold for a record $2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
East race in '73 leaves(slim) hope for Pirates Aug 28, 2007
The great Honus Wagner himself would understand the need for schadenfreude, a German word meaning, "joy taken from the troubles of others.". If the Pirates continue the good baseball they have played to begin August with 15 wins and 10 losses, fans in more than one city will be muttering in their souvenir beer mugs in October, "I can't believe we'd still be playing if we hadn't lost those games to the Pirates.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Reds to retire SS Concepcion's No. 13 Saturday Aug 25, 2007
The list of shortstops in Cooperstown includes the following players: Luis Aparicio, Luke Appling, Dave Bancroft, Ernie Banks, Lou Boudreau, Joe Cronin, George Davis, Travis Jackson, Hughie Jennings, Pop Lloyd, Rabbit Maranville, Pee Wee Reese, Cal Ripken Jr., Phil Rizzuto, Joe Sewell, Ozzie Smith, Joe Tinker, Arky Vaughan, Honus Wagner, Bobby Wallace, John Ward, Willie Wells and Robin Yount. Ten -- Aparicio (1984), Appling (1964), Banks (1977), Boudreau (1970), Cronin (1956), Maranville (1954),... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Historic, offbeat pieces of sports history up for bid Aug 17, 2007
The current auction, which runs for about three weeks and closes in stages from Aug. 29-31, includes a 1939 Hall of Fame induction ball signed by six early inductees including Ruth, Walter Johnson and Honus Wagner. Allen says he has "put some feelers out" to the fans who caught the Bonds 756 and A-Rod 500 balls and is waiting to hear back. (USA Today -- Sports)
In Pictures: The 10 Most Expensive Sports Collectibles Aug 9, 2007
Icons like Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner and Joe DiMaggio dominate the auction landscape, while more recent stars like Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire deal with the volatility caused by current events like steroids and public image problems. Here are the 10 biggest sports memorabilia sales, based on figures from major sports auction houses Mastro Auctions. (Forbes)
Ballpark Figures Aug 5, 2007
Kohler said older, and rarer, memorabilia - like a game bat used by Babe Ruth or a Honus Wagner card - are safer bets. They have risen in value over the years and appear immune from the fickle market attacking more recent players. (New York Post -- Business)
Notes: Morris arrives in Pittsburgh Aug 3, 2007
On this date: In 1905, Pirates legend Honus Wagner was ejected from a game against the Giants when he threw a ball near umpire George Bausewine during warm-ups before the fifth inning. Wagner was upset about a close play at first that he was called out on in the fourth. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
• Before Ruth, Connecticut Slugger Ruled Aug 1, 2007
"There have been discrepancies in statistics with such players from way in the past as Honus Wagner, Nap Lajoie and Ty Cobb," said Gabriel Schechter, a researcher for the Hall of Fame. "Connor was in that group. I've seen 130, 131, 136 and 137 homers for him in various publications over the years. Here at the Hall, we agree with Elias Sports Bureau, the official statisticians for Major League Baseball: 138.". (FOX61, CT)
Ripken, Gwynn in exclusive club Jul 30, 2007
John Kekis Associated Press Jul. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn took their place in baseball's shrine Sunday, saluted as much for their Hall of Fame careers as their character off the field. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Forecast for Hall induction: Warm, fuzzy Jul 30, 2007
Gwynn had eight batting titles, tied with Honus Wagner for most in National League history and one more than fellow Hall of Famer Stan Musial. He was the last player to make a serious run at hitting. (AZCentral -- Sports)
